If you make $1000 off your first deal and it didn't cost you $1000 to make it then you've made money.And keep barking up that public information tree. 

I don't know man, I think you are barking up the wrong tree...

If you don't have experience or some kind of in to get distressed seller to come your way, you're barking up the wrong tree. 

Had one tenant left the barking dog in the house and botched an inspection or mentioned their affinity for cooking meth as a bad joke or something it could have mess up the deal or delayed it some.Best of luck!

I love dogs, but they can destroy the quality of life in apartment house with barking. 

In a condo, I'm afraid of noise complaints from a barking dog. 

Turn on Porch Lights or Play dog barking recordings if you are concerned.

I'm guessing you're barking up the wrong tree with this idea.

There isn't one person with a pet that will tell you the pet isn't perfect.. yet check here on BP and find out how much damage urine, chewing, yard damage, nuisance barking, pets cause let alone injury from bites and attacks. 

Find out if they have an REO agent in that area and see if that agent will inquire about the property.In the meantime, "bark up another tree" with better prospects.