I have spare time now and since I am always looking for customer materials, it will be very easy to target one house at a time for myself.

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Seeya around!

( I think I already know the answer to that but I'm still asking)When looking for the "right" mailing list, what target property owns do I want to focus on to get a greater chance for deals?

If you start mailing those more specific targeted lists, you will definitely get more calls.

I'm struggling with what should be my target.

I've targeted several tax deed sale properties in the past only to have them disappear off of the sale list the day before.

Can you please explain to me how Iook at ALL of the delinquent records that fit my criteria ( I'm interested in a niche target so it's not like we'll be competing for the same properties). 

I wanted to know what the most targeted way to go after leads on sites like listsource is and your thoughts on what kind criteria to use in listsource to optimize your chances of getting a deal.I've heard some say they only go after homes without equity, I've heard others say only go after homes with 100% equity because it's easier to position seller financing.I hear many also say they only go after absentees.I heard some say only go after mortgages originated before 2003, others 1999 yet others after 2009.I heard only go after 65+ crowd, others say between 35-55There are so many other levels of filtering, it's overwhelming unless you know the impact of each metric.For instance, I was thinking about targeting only female homeowners because I'd imagine they would be easier to negotiate with and  know what they want.

I have sent approx 800 yellow letters in San Diego targeting homes with at least 50% equity.  

I have been targeting Condo's with HOA in the City as well.