What I did was once I got it under contract I contacted the city, told them I was buying the house and gave them a list of the work I was going to complete.

If you are ready for sub-to, have private lenders ready, friends with self directed IRAs, friends who you can wholesale to and belong to a large REIA then you will be able to do something (and monetize) with just about every deal that you come in contact with.Its like the handyman who owns a hammer.

This is a free service.Since you are the owner I would contact each utility company and sign up for it if they have such a policy.

Any suggestions, contacts, information, or tips would be greatly appreciated.

I do have a rockstar agent that we use and I can put you in contact if you are interested. 

@Daniel PattersonHave your partner contact @Brian Schmelzlen after the tax season ends.

I would like to purchase a note for a specific property. I have never bought a note before. This is for a note in second position for a property I have a lease option on. The homeowner has not paid on this note for se...

Hi BP, I have been using Listsource.com to pull list but when I come into contact with the homeowners they often own the property free and clear and are not distressed.  

Has the Landlord attempted to contact the Tenant?

Hit me back for their contact info if you can't find it via google.