I didn't find him in the local police stations and I'm surprised none of his workers (college aged guys) haven't come for their things either.

Trying to remember back to your BP podcast but seem to remember you doing some work up in Andover and that area (I grew up with Boxford so know Andover / NA pretty well and surprised to hear there are "flippable" properties over there). 

@Tyler Kurz  having made a business out of this prior to WA and OR. passing the anti skimming and foreclosure rescue laws.. you would be surprised folks are generally not to mean if you pound on the door..

At least, it would be surprising with the numbers you supplied.   

The law of large numbers cures all problems.What surprised me even more is that some sellers would call the office, in 3 to 6 to even 12 months later, because they appreciated my first meeting with them.

First, I'm surprised a broker would have you sign an NDA.    

Surprisingly, my best leads have been the ones I get for network marketing.

And, surprisingly, I've never actually ridden the Heber Creeper although I've lived here (or in the vicinity) for 20 years.

Worse still, he was very proud of it and seemed surprised I noticed.Of course, it would not have even occurred had he not removed the door stop :-)

You will be surprised at how many times someone will say that they have a friend at work or a cousin who is in that situation.Also, get some simple, plain business cards that say you buy homes and have your phone number and email address on them.