The most reliable method to locate liens and their positions is to conduct a title search through a title company.

That way, you can get your foot in the door, start building equity, and stay at home a bit longer to save more money.You could also consider the BRRRR method where you buy a fixer-upper, rehab it to add value, rent it out, and then refinance to pull your cash back out.

I jumped into real estate doing the BRRRR method, understanding that holding property will allow me to build generational wealth, but then learning that landlord income is not the best way to feed your family.

And then you can use that information to start to develop your own personal due diligence method: Crowdstreet.com, 1031 Crowdfunding, Akr7, Finresi etc.

And many of my clients are taking on the BRRRR method. 

Was looking to save where possible in this market but the method I proposed is not worth the consequences. looks like 20% down it is!

Key Check gave me credit and debt load, which was surprising, as most other methods people don't share.

@Mitchell RosenbergAnother approach is the elimination method.

This isn't 2011-2013 days but many people are stuck in that time period STILL.As I finish my licensing study, I'm very grateful I chose this route as opposed to being a one trick pony.Wholesalers did themselves in by their method of operating.  

If you figure out another method.