You can go on the HUD web site http://www.hud.gov and click around to find the properties.

I say that your best bet would be to find a probono attorney if you can not afford one yourself.

Sorry, I know you addressed the question to Mike, but I bet you he'd agree.

I am sincerely interested in learning more about how real estate folks use the web to market their products, what works and what does not, and real estate investing in general.

They "bet" on the future of real estate markets around the country.Money talks.

Just keep on it… I bet come Tuesday or Wednesday it will all work itself out… If it doesn’t, you can panic then!

You have a good idea but look at what you set yourself up to fall victum to.You are wide open for agents and investors to flood you web-site and phone.Craigslist is good if you want to post a specific deal but to just put an open ended statement out there is a garunteed nightmare.You will be spending more of your time swatting away flys than working on deals.Why dont you try establishing your deals using signage and simple fllyers in your own town because there is a "Big market" right there in your city and all you have to do is tap into it.You are "Shot gunning" instead of using a more focused approach.How can you be successful nationwide if you have not made a name for yourself at home first.GET THAT MONEY MAN!

I think immigration is a big issue that could affect many industries but may have huge impact on construction and restaurants which I would bet to be two of biggest industries in this country (I don't have any facts to back up the restaurant industry claim).I've already felt the effect of the value of the american dollar dropping by many of my Polish Contractor's employees moving back to Europe and fewer new Polish immigrants coming to replace them.

I've even read the Realtor's association web articles trying to get a sense of how they feel.

I bet the REOs cashflow very well where you're at.Tim