It was recommended that I source properties that are in pre-foreclosure tax sales and probate.  

Foreclosures and other demand for housing has continued unabated during that same time.

Probably best described as a pre-pre-foreclosure.

I was always fascinated by seeing something being made possible from just an idea on paper.I am hoping this website will provide me with a wealth of invaluable information and advice as I work to be a real estate investor.My very first project (which I'm still in the planning stages of) is my first home which I will use as my springboard/dive in to real estate investing and construction: I am hoping to buy a house in its foreclosure/short sale stage or a fairly run down property and subsequently "remodel" (but really rebuild) from ground up.My budget is tight and could be bordering unrealistic for the type of house I want and the neighborhood I'm looking at, but I don't give up too easily and believe that if I ask enough people enough questions, I can just about make it :)Anyway, that's me!

So far I've found door knocking on 30-60-90 pre foreclosures and bandit sign leads to be the highest producing. ...and for clarity, I understand my primary action should always be speaking with motivated sellers who have equity. ...

I wanted to purchase a Foreclosure property.

My screening company doesn't allow me to see the report, but they run it through my filters (no foreclosures, past dues over 60 days, or whatever criteria you choose) and they give me a 0-100 score as well as previous addresses shown on report & landlord contacts for addresses reported.

There are about a dozen homes in foreclosure in an area that has high rental demands..

Have the broker's price of having you as a client be the teaching you the process and standing by you through any collection or foreclosure issues.

Basically I would just like to start a discussion here regarding people's experience in this area, share creative ideas in terms of financing or about properties in foreclosure, REOs and short sales.