Hi Alex,There are online resources for those looking to buy performing notes like FCI Exchange and Loan MLS.

I prefer to think of a probate on a timeline basis and reach out to people with very specific USP's appropriate for the type situations the PR may be encountering at a given time period (that you wish to solve in exchange for value).

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step to join the BP community, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessHowever, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Generally if you google the name of the custodian + "sanctions" or "SEC" (Securities and Exchange Commission) you'll see if they've come under fire for anything.  

Right now I am in the process of reviewing two notes from Watermark Exchange.  

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

We have been involved in a number of transactions that involved subdivisions where the client essentially only obtained/filed the subdivision map and did/made absolutely no building or improvements and the 1031 Exchanges were disqualified under audit. 

You cannot work on an SDIRA property yourself, you would have to pay someone else to do it for you. 1031 exchange is to avoid paying capital gains, and therefore not applicable to SDIRA since capital gains are tax free within the SDIRA.

When another crash occurs in California (as it always cycles up and DOWN), then 1031 exchange or use the equity from "linear" cash flowing markets in Texas then to buy in California for appreciation.FYI, I'm selling my only investment California property next month to catch the peak (or near peak) before possible sudden drop!