Hi all, Alex's wife here, Samantha Prince, I really appreciate you all taking time to send me links and give me a bit of direction.

@Charles D SouthwickHey Charles what if the propery is behind on payments, hasn't gone through probate, and there was no will.

@Charles Seaman thank you for the insight!

Thanks @Charles Renn. very helpful insights.

Actually I might have already told you about this one, Charles.

My name is Charles Young.

Hey Charles, absolutely.

Charles, Jonathon and others,Good dialog here. 

With all that information, I am sure you are totally confused and may decide to keep your day job.I believe the best way to find and closed transactions is to advertise by direct mail, a little radio and some TV, but before you do that, align yourself with a professional investor, one with a proven track record.Having done many assignments in my career, I would suggest that you do a few flips, with the help from a pro, so you can build your capital, than hold some of the best ones for cash flow and future equity position.Deal only with sellers, forget listed properties, go for the FSBO's and Expired listings.Good luck,Charles

@Misha KrulWith 14th, my advice is do not go west of Charles blvd and try not to go too far East of Elm.