Can anyone give information on finding out how to find these motivated sellers or where to obtain list of absentee owners or pre foreclosure.

@brian Pulaski So my last job, I had a decent SOW without the specific details as you discussed.

Fixer Jay DeCima discusses this in his book on "Investing in Fixer-Uppers"

How do I  go about obtaining/ putting an offer on the property without notifying the owners?

That way, if the partnership goes sideways my investment is protected in that I can enforce my note (receiving payments on my loaned funds) or foreclose on the property to obtain ownership.Are you planning to invest here in the States?

You posted in the Renter's Discussion forum, which isn't the best fit.

I would love to hear from anyone willing to offer advice for novice REI with respect to buy and hold rental strategies, building a network, learning and finding various lending options, etc.This is my first discussion so if I've left out anything glaring please go easy on me.Thanks,Mike

Of course there are also property taxes and tenant friendly laws to think about.I'm happy to discuss if you'd like.

That is something your tax advisor can discuss with you.

□Do you encourage / require tenants to obtain tenant’s insurance, including liability coverage and fire liability coverage?