Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

My neighbor recently messaged me asking if I would be interested in selling.Additional info:  My mortgage is about $650 w/taxes. 

Fled home, but all publicly available info still has that as his residence.Scenario #2)Owner took out home equity loan before passing away about three years later. 

James,I was basing my response on Don's post, but thanks for the info.  

Thanks Mike, I'll try to find the contact info for the owner.

Hi Warren and thanks for all the great info especially about shaking up something in my area.

I'll PM you his contact info.

@Nicholas L.Thanks for the info about the legal forms and lender service. 

If they are listed for sale/rent in the mls, agents will have the info.

Look up more property info on the counties GIS map or Google Biloxi GIS map.Check the Biloxi Sun Herald classifieds foreclosure section.