The "conventional" un-conventional method is to buy "subject to" the existing mortgage, flip, then satisfy the existing lien on your sale...

How about other methods to finding motivated sellers?

Bottom line is pick one; do it to the best of your ability; measure your results and then refine the approach or move on to a different method.

The board of directors should also establish an appropriate set of internal controls, as well as a method for independently validating the accuracy and reliability of the financial and servicing information of the firm.

Using an FHA means this method would not be the way to go.Private Money - These are people that are willing to lend you money based upon whatever agreement you can both agree on.

If anyone would share their method of finding the homeowner of a house that they saw, that would be great.

Or you can go the tried and true method and just rent long-term obviously.

I've seen far more damage done to properties by people who let their kids run wild, or who mess with plumbing or electrical issues in blissful ignorance, than I have seen done by neglecting to clean a range or wash a floor.

My concern is the the "due on sale" clause being executed by lending institutions when using these methods.  

Master lease options are great ways to control property, but I don't think I would use that method if I were going to be investing significant time and $ into a place.