Not sure if you're aware of the keyword notifications, but you can include cities and towns so that whenever a post mentions them, you'll be notified.

What are some of the websites and key words you use to find the owner to be cable to contact them?

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

You can do what those guys suggested above and also set up keyword searches that will notify you of a word that gets mentioned in a forum post. for example "house flip". it will bring you to that conversation so you can learn or get notified of something in your area that you're looking for.

Here are some recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingWishing you the best!

When I say trend spotting I mean things like vacancy rates (SFH/multi/commercial)  and sales trend data (prices going up/down).CityData.com is a good source along with setting up keyword alerts here on BP for each market of interest and reaching out to local Real Estate Agents and Property Managers. 

If you want to skip the REIA and still find wholesalers, just go into Craigslist and search for keywords like: cash only, wholesale etc..

What Google key words would I.search to bring up my states pub records for real estate ?

The last thing that we want is people taking advantage of BP to benefit themselves if they are just posting garbage content or keyword stuffing, and as such, have added made it so flagged blogs have "nofollow" links.

Jeffery - your key word of "if I think the value will go way up" reminded me of all the people who bought in 06,07,08 etc and thought the prices would go "way up".