I know the counties I've looked into provide that to the public for sale.

William NickersonZeckendorfDonald TrumpMost real estate investors are low key and not looking for publicity.

They also can not receive any significant gift or pay from any activity while on duty or that arises out of thier federal employment.City and county employees are usually under the same restrictions, but your building regs/inspection department usually makes public a list of dangerious buildings, some may just be vacant for 6 months or so and identified simply to secure the property.

Announcement of Proposed Initial Public Offering, dated 2-27-2013

Not only due to legal changes but also the scam is getting to be known by the public.

I have no doubt there are those that do this.. but they are risking federal crimes... one might want to just follow this one.. and see who ends up owning it ( check public records) then see who ends up living in it... easy enough.. the that will answer your question.. and if you think some local investor is not playing by the rules you can follow your conscience on that one. 

And don't buy any snow jobs, the are required to know who paid their taxes and who didn't and it is public info, just may require you do so digging.

I use the insurance money and pay monthly utilities on the house, and make both payments to 1st and 2nd mortgage.They put public notice in paper and bill collectors have til End of June to stake claim for debt owed to them.

You will be surprised at the opportunities your attract when you present yourself that way in public.

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