Hey BP members, Iv been scouring the web to find the best way to get probate leads and i can't seem to find much info.

I have been scouring Zillow and other online resources for months in an attempt to gain a solid understanding of the sub-markets surrounding Savannah.  

I scoured my local stores for any good real estate books to no avail so figured I'd check here (moderator if this is not allowed feel free to let me know and I will take it down!!). 

One property looked promising but  by day 3 on the MLS, there were over 10 cash offers.I'm sure I already know the answer from all the books and podcasts I've read, but how do I find the deal without scouring the MLS?  

I send direct mail (postcards and yellow letters), I network with wholesalers and other investors at REIA club meetings and I scour the MLS daily. 

I am always on the lookout because I actively invest/flip myself, and devote a couple hours a day to scouring the market for potential deals because I know I can sell it to someone if the numbers work.

My suggestion is this: Link in with a good real estate agent in the area, who has the ability to scour the MLS for you, while also keeping their ear to the ground with potential for off-market deals.

You need to scour the MLS listings at their office.

Investors scour the MLS for deals daily so you will have all interested parties fighting over it if your price it right and they can make a buck on the rehab.

I'm scouring the internet, youtube, talking to friends but I figured I'd throw up a post too and see if anyone would be willing to walk a young hustler first timer through the process.Ideas I've lightly thought about, but I'm not sure if these are possible/legal:-Take traditional mortgage for 90k, do a personal note for the remainder -Take full personal secured note for the purchase price, and pay the 90k mortgage myself-Pay off her mortgage, take ownership, then put a bank mortgage on it and pull my cash back out, and then write a note for the remainderThanks BP!