Banks know what goes into default before the public notice.

Can I get to it before it goes public?

I prepared a contract and went to meet the owner to sign it, mobile notary public with me.

Because as all cash has said, you can get quite a lot of benefit from selling your own personal residence.If you can't prove that this was your primary residence then I would suggest you read IRS Publication 523.

With so many people promising immediate wealth on each deal with no money down, no credit, no experience, no education, no etc..... it makes it hard to find true investors who would just like to get a real good return on their money and do not have the time to go find these good deals.

Sure it does, but there are other things that down right scare me...IE. the government controlled monopoly of our children's education, the prospect of putting a socialist in the White House in 2008 (Clinton), and our government's eager support of the current Mexican invasion just to name a few.With all that said I'll leave you with this thought:"Get rid of the polticians and turn the government over the Mafia.

I suggest typing "Sheriff" in the search field or you will get all the public ads that were posted for that county.This site also has sheriff sales for the following states: Arizona, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Utah and Virgina.Pete

Education is hugh item with me and I will gladly share any information of value that I can.

Reminds me of the good old days of Michael Milken.It just goes to show you... be careful if someone gives you a "hot tip" about a publicly traded company.

A year after educating myself and researching markets, I purchased my first deal in March of this year.