I've even had to have buyers sign waivers before entry is allowed, even though my understanding is that Virginia doesn't really recognize those kinds of waivers. 

In order to avoid the 40.0% ordinary income tax, we would have to wait until November to close on the transaction to recognize a 25.0% long-term capital gain tax.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

It was a huge gamble because I had never invested in Miami before, let alone out of state at all.

A few months into it, I recognized this opportunity to put my skills to use, so i started flipping homes.

ANd they say appreciation is gambling  LOL.. great job great gambles perfect timing all the star's aligned congrats !

You might try it though, so you're familiar with the data, how many probates there are, see how many attorney names you recognize, etc.If you have more money than time, then the list providers can speed things up some, give you more and better data, probably $30-$50/month. 

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

It is a gamble and I know the past few years were stable, but we are going into an unknown lending period.

If the property is worth $2,600 a month, he'll recognize that and stay.