Therefore, ensure you search all databases in the County for your property to seek these out.  

Some states have an online database where you can look up by case, name, etc.  

Insurable title enables a smooth closing when you purchase the foreclosure property; but, it also makes the title defects potential sleeping giants.And, even if the giants never awaken, when you later sell the property your buyer will most likely require that you convey marketable title (which is typically the case).

In any case, the best tool for organizing the data is a database.

I plan to schedule a number of interviews with contractors who respond, and would set up the interview on site in order to walk the property with them, generate a sense of competition around price and enable them to provide me with a quote and SOW.Has anybody used this approach?

All the comps estimate spread of at least $65,000, after 70% of AVR , my assignment fee and repair costs.The property is in a Great neighborhood In Chicago IL .I have a data base of over 300 local investors that I intent market the property too.Now what should be my immediate next step: Open escrow/seek a title company and deposit the signed purchase agreement?

You should also know your market and the current conditions, this will enable you to properly calculate your exit price and get it.

If I can't get at least 10%, it is not worth doing.This is why calculating y9our cash on cash returns is so very important in my book.When doing so, you may also include the principle pay down as that becomes income to you in the future, and the depreciation tax deductions you get which enables you to keep more of the cash flow in your pocket and less in Uncle Sam's.

Hi Terry,Your best bet would be to get access to the public records or tax assessors database for your area.

I also spoke to many commercial brokers and chatted with them about the services and they all said that they get more sales from Loopnet.Regarding whether to list it with a local commercial broker, I would probably do that because commercial RE sales, unlike residential, is still a bit more than just listing a property on a database.