Familiarized myself with online public records to locate addresses and names etc...Before the bandit signs go out in full force I want to make sure all of my ducks are lined up.I have downloaded a copy of purchasing agreement and an assignment of contract agreement.

Ideally 10,000 +/- lot with access to public sewer and water.

Someone mentioned the public records as a good starting point.

I currently reside in the Washington, DC area and have my own boutique public affairs firm.

@Benny Gelbendorf Unfortunately, the RE authority in Ohio (The Division) has publicly scrutinized wholesaling and been very clear they are not tolerating unlicensed activity....this may be part of the cause.

I cant think of something riskier for the investing public. other than buying a rental from Morris. !!!

The full down-payment can also be a gift from valid sources:RelativeEmployer or labor unionClose friend with a clearly defined and documented interest in the borrowerChurch or charitable organizationGovernmental or public entity down payment assistance program providing home ownership assistance to low- and moderate-income families, or first time home buyers.

I like it because not only can you find situations that will either never appear on public records based lists (bad tenants), or may not appear quickly (neglect), but you will also learn a TON about that market, what's for sale, etc.But lists also have their place.

IRC Sec. 219(f)(1), Treasury regulations, and IRS Publication 590-A,Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs).

So, to speed up the process we have begun generating content (blogs, videos, etc) that we publish on our website and youtube channel for the public.