I’m wondering if a state social worker can help this elderly woman relocate to a better living situation. 

You'll come across people that have free and clear properties, people that need to sell quickly b/c of a move or job relocation, individuals that have inherited property, plus many other types.

Originally posted by "propertythief":You need to focus on marketing & searching for motivated sellers (someone that is behind on payments, needs to relocate fast, bought a new house and can't sell the other one), etc...and THEN see if taking over their payments solves their problem.

Looking to relocate to San Antoino,TX.

@Cyndy RupeKnew somebody that went to Radford.Anyway, I did a study of hundreds of my personal purchases and here were my sources:Verbal auctions 58%Tax Sale 31%MLS 25%FSBO 19%Estate/Probate 15%Sealed Bid Auctions 15%Word of Mouth 13%VA Foreclosures 10%HUD Foreclosures 6%REO 2%Relocation Company 2%I'm not sure how somebody else's purchase pattern can help you.

Agree with others who say a short-sale by itself isn't entirely a dealbreaker -- because perhaps was simply a strategic business decision due to life-change, job loss, or relocation etc.

I have my first property due to a job relocation but am looking to future rentals purchases. 

The story the scammer gave the prospects was that he was a missionary and had relocated out of state and if the prospective tenant would send him the deposit money he would send them the keys and have someone to let them in to inspect the inside of the property.  

Would they refuse to sell the properties to redevelopment firms for value add or to be willing to relocate to a location more suited for the income/work proximity of its tenants?

I am in the process of relocating to Paso Robles, CA for work and am having a very hard time finding a place to rent for my family of 4 (Plus small dog).