If they have an online archive you may be able to search the address there.

They have a positive online reputation.

Usually when someone is interested enough to send me a message, I respond with  a link to my online application and request they fill it out.

Gotta be in it for the long game.

I’m a house flipper and one of the reasons I am currently studying to get my license is because I no longer like playing the waiting game for my realtor.

I would say, focus on a market you know, out of state and multiple states might not be a good idea when you are just a beginner unless you choose the market you used to live, go to college, grew up, etc, a market you know.Play the devil's advocate game with a friend that's an investor and you should be able to find what you are comfortable doing.

You'd be far better off to see if your county has public access to mortgages in arrears notices notices online somewhere, and pursue the preforclosure route, as best as I can tell.

Seems like a sweet way to get in the game if you can find the right partner!  

So maybe if you alter you entry strategy to lower cost and build equity slower to build that long game wealth. 

If they say 'yes', which they always do, unless they've been evicted a few times and know how to play the game, then the eviction is granted immediately, and you're asked if you want a damages hearing, then things go from there.