You may be able to offer cash for keys.Don't forget that the starting prices in online auctions are usually artificially low to attract bidders.

1- Find as many free lists as you can either online or by driving.

@Lee Smith Regarding images, if they're online, right click on the image and do a google search.  

Online?

If you have a job, an approval letter, cash, good credit, or any combination of the four, who cares what kind of car you drive?

You would do well to request a copy of probate "Letters" to review for powers.If full powers, a (15) calendar day notice of sale is sufficient, unless an objection by claimants, creditors or heirs.If limited or special powers, court confirmation is required and may be subject to overbid.

Go to a property manager's site that you like and find their online application.

The education with which I'm connected has an 8-hour on-line class you can review anytime you want as many times as you want on Market / Property Analysis.

There has never been any type of fee associated with gathering this information online here, or even when I have gone into the auditor's office and asked for help they assisted me free of charge.  

I recently started learning about the 203K loan through the BP Podcasts and online resources.