The  association I'm in has a program we use that has these properties already listed there but in the South Florida area.But for you.....I read in the book Wholesaling Bible, "To get a pre-foreclosure list you have two options: (1) you can put the list together by going down to your local county government office and searching for and finding the recent lis pendens or notice of default findings; or (2) you can buy the list from a pre-foreclosure list provider/broker."

Most common advice for starting out is to house hack.

I have made attempts to go the courthouse to look up eviction notices.

I have made attempts to go the courthouse to look up eviction notices.

If you are holding last month's rent can you still quit or pay if they don't pay rent and haven't given notice? 

I own one half of a duplex condo building  (quite common in Connecticut), I moved out of my unit a year ago and now rent it out for nice Cashflow.

House he lives in sold for $480k back in 2010; homes on the street sell for $1MM+ I happened to go by his place last week to discuss some business and immediately noticed all of these factors, and others like the near-rotting window panes made of wood and the roof that needed to be replaced last year. 

Have you noticed any increase in water bill (usage) since the new line was installed? 

I recently noticed two small multifamily properties in my neighborhood that look neglected.

@Adam Turner, the fact that it'll cost at least as much as it's worth suggests that deals like this are common. ie.