You're right in that it is easier for agents to locate the foreclosures as we have access to the various systems where they are listed and we are excluded from any 'advertising bans' of their status, so if you're looking to pursue them you should definitely connect with an agent.

Is "On Hold" an MLS status?  

Many of the Down Payment assistance programs for repeat and first time homes buyers were all most pulled recently (there are Non-profit orginizations that offer this type of assistance for a nomial fee to pay their workers) due to the fact that HUD and FHA questions their Non-profit status!

Especially with the RE market in its current status, a lot of FSBO's may not think it is worth it to advertise their home since it is so difficult to get qualified buyers nowadays...

Find out the status of the insurance. 2) Her payoff maybe higher than her purchase price back in 1993 for a number of reasons.

Yes, this forum is a social network, but Facebooks is more directly focused on building a social network of people you actually know.

There is no harm in making an offer, as long as you disclose your license status.

., 4.Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, and status of mineral rights, and 5.Other factors affecting value.

Property is in a pending foreclosure status because lender called the note becasuse a mechanics liens was put on title....

If you personally have the resources and experience to make the deal happen regardless of the money partner's contribution, then a deal where the money partner who contributes 90% of the total capital is limited to debt investor status is certainly possible.