I ran across a property that is For Sale By Owner.  Got one of the info papers on it and for the asking price it states to make an offer.  With that said... I called the owner to go over things with him.  Come to find...

Has anyone ever had any success or experience in using public records to find absentee owners, tax delinquent owners who would be more motivated aka financial problems.  

How about other methods to finding motivated sellers?

However, the rules for these exchanges are strict.I would advise consulting with a CPA that specializes in taxes in either scenario to achieve the best outcome.

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Which is not to say it's not a technical achievement for whoever did this.

Hi @Lalaine @Lalaine GarsulaWelcome to BP and thank you for sharing your motivation for entering real estate.  

So I pulled the trigger last Friday and got my first deal under contract and know I am working to wholesale right now.I am determined and motivated and I am not scared to make mistakes.

Now, I know that I would have to find a motivated seller in order to get seller financing for a house but has anyone had success with seller financing or just anyone here successful with real estate who started with nothing?

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