I have come up w/ some possible options:1) Option the property from the bank (probably very difficult to do) but if I can get an Option how can I secure myself from the Investment Group or the Bank going around me?

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It is a free link and may help those trying to find on-line sources.There are numerous county public records databases available online for eachstate in the county.

And filing of objections or errors in the assessment of the property.Scavenger Sale BooksThese books contain (for any year in which there is a Scavenger Sale) an accounting of all properties eligible for Scavenger Sale and information on any bids made at the Scavenger Sale and redemption's made afterward.Property Record CardsThe Assessor’s Office has a card for every property containing all information concerning assessment.Current information is also kept on microfiche or Computerized Data Files.The most up-to-date property data is contained in the Computerized Data File.This information is available to the Assessor’s staff but not to the public on a regular basis.

johnmichael: How to be a master negotiatorSid: Stay under the radarjohnmichael: The best way is to loacte them by way of "NOD'S" Notices of defaultsDan_Auito: Attorneys, research services, your own letters, public records lis pendens etc...johnmichael: You can not find RE in Springfield it's all mine LOLjohnmichael: As an investor I have taken hundreds of courses the are of becoming a negotiatorDan_Auito: notice of default if your wondering folksjohnmichael: Finding them in the legal notice is to latejohnmichael: I will show you also how to locate the NOD's as we progressjohnmichael: Locating a great deal is all about your ability to DETERMINING FAIR MARKET VALUEDan_Auito: I love having an appraiser as a partnerjohnmichael: So you locate it!

Where is public notice of tax liens posted (does the county publish a list, will it be published in a newspaper)?

I have a friend who is in real estate and I've seen that he is financially secure compared to me.

., and 2) the new buyer may have trouble getting a loan because now you have a title seasoning problem (most banks only wish to give loans secured by properties that have been held by the seller for 12 months or longer).

First lien notes secured by real property are usually preferred by most investors.

You may also find out what I already know….. . by securing the financing first…..THIS OPENS UP NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES!