Perhaps big players get dibs on properties before they hit the public market.

I picture its location, and I can only picture that it has enormous potential.You have easy access to the Pike from multiple parts and subsequently commutability to both the I-495 and 128 technology belts, a commuter rail station to Boston, a growing public university, vibrant shopping at route 9, a bunch of relatively new reputable breweries, etc.

For instance when Robert Kiyosaki wrote that your house was not an asset, the general consensus was (and still is for the general public) that your house is an asset. 

Its a great resource for CA landlords. http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf

Hard money can be hard to pay back if your flip does not go well.....I suggest you CONTROL the property with a delayed settlement with right of possession, and during your study period, fix it up a little and and sell it at public auction, assign  your contract to buyer using an assignment agreement.The auction will be a "reserve auction", as is for all cash.Example:  if your contact is for $100,000 and you feel it is worth more, do a little cosmetics, contact  a friendly auctioneer, market the property (make arrangement with the auctioneer for a referral fee), set a reserve and auction the property.

Whether its a website or I can go to a building because I know its public information , I just don't know where to go to get it..

So much for public servants.

@Mark MooreI would suggest you take this off the public forum now.  

Public or private message.Thanks to all in advance and I am hoping to share a great success story.Cheers,Catherine

If the home is on public works, it may have had a septic tank at some point that was not properly dealt with.Or we should now change your name to the Clampett's.