That is my recommendation (also called it being a debt vs. equity investment)

I’m probably only making 7% (Call it $275k) BUT, I paid less than half of the current value.

That’s exciting that you’re ready to make that jump.There are a couple ways to find off market deals, meet ups, Facebook groups, a realtor who’s connected to wholesalers such as myself or even the old school way of sign calling.

Hi Nico, Yes, lazy listing agents are a surprisingly common problem--if only the sellers knew they were ignoring calls from interested buyers!

The agent said that subscription requires a phone call in addition to cancellation on the website to "indicate the reason for the cancellation".

Give me a call if you are in this area!

The other half send an initial message or make that first phone call but after establishing that they'll send over paperwork for my review, they disappear or take days. 

Definitely one in Waynesboro you can find on Facebook called "SAW real estate meetup"Welcome to Bigger Pockets ! 

The planning department would be your first one to call and ask those questions.

Do I just call the REO department and make an offer?