So you can find better performing investment properties.

I am a high performer and run my own territory.

Furthermore, if anyone knows of a third party that provides the data or is interested in periodically gathering the data for me from the county courthouse (for a monetary reward), please reach out.

Although I’ve been investing in real estate, both directly and indirectly for 45+ years, I still get a “queasy” feeling when an investment does not perform as expected.My “aha” moment occurs when we reach the point when, despite the investment problems, we’re able to still show a good/substantial profit at the end of our holding period.  

Quote from @Patrick Roberts: Echoing what Chris said - use a third party servicer.

You can make a low-ball offer on a small non-performing 2nd, that might about to be wiped out at the foreclosure of the first and then negotiate with the owner before auction and buy it ahead of time. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Those stilled cashflowed mostly due to insanely low interest rates.3) Investors started chasing Class C rentals in 2022 when Class B rental prices AND higher mortgage rates didn't allow cashflow at purchase.4) Investors are now chasing Section 8 tenants as the cure-all for Class C tenant performance issues, so their Class C properties ACTUALLY cashflow.

No Specific Performance": Without the remedy of specific performance, you can’t require the seller to clear the title and complete the sale.

Maybe seller financing.But let me ask this question, what happens if in the third month the furnace goes and needs $2000 worth of repairs?