The auction advertisement (often displayed in local newspapers for several weeks prior to the sale) identifies the instrument being foreclosed... by date, original amount and recording info.

Parking lot and garbage area couple use some improvement and a few other things I have identified. 

Identify  the asset (real estate) and imagine a timeline of events the occur in the lives of the record owners, creditors, PR's and heirs.So, in the case of a property that's changed ownership due to probate distribution, aka "inherited," the PR's job is done concerning this property once it's been transferred out of the Decedent's estate, whether sold to a 3rd party by deed, foreclosed on by a secured lender, or transferred to heir or beneficiary.While you might market to the distributee to purchase their newly inherited property, it would seem to me that soliciting the PR (executor or administrator) would be like asking a ship's captain to board after the ship has sailed. 

I also would check out the Better Business Bureau for complaints and talk to the complainants, which can be identified sometimes. 

Markets have cycles, yes...but so do investors.When it comes to identifying the potential investor appetite for a strategy that strays from the pack, it really comes down to education and managing expectations.What was the investment 'du jour' three years ago, may now be completely out of vogue.

We're seeking that personal hand-holding as we've now identified a 6- to 12-month investment horizon.  

@Joshua Lyon, we can help you identify many additional communities in the Orlando/Disney market like Windsor Hills where vacation rentals are completely legal.

Hi, Jorge-In addition to BP, videos, under the tools tab, are calculators that will identify your ROI, after you go through the steps for different strategies, for your deals.Learn, Apply, Produce!

If you have a strong equity position you could maybe consider a reverse 1031 exchange whereas you identify and maybe even purchase your replacement property first before selling.  

They are easy opportunities to identify and if the property is in a decent location the competition can be very fierce and many investors are lucky to have a short window of time to perform due diligence and execute a contract.