Not giving legal advice, but my understanding of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act is that digital copies of a signed contract carry the same weight as the original copy.

As far as returns go, realistically I am targeting to net in the high single digits and if I can touch double digits then I will be happy.

The thing I am reading online is that this won't necessarily hold up in court as there is a difference between a digital signature, an e-signature and then I guess there are legal version of those.

To target off-market property owners:Direct Mail: Use personalized letters and public records.Online Platforms: Explore websites like Zillow and Redfin.Networking: Attend local events and join real estate groups.Real Estate Agents: Build relationships with local agents.Driving for Dollars: Identify distressed properties while driving.Skip Tracing: Use services to find owner contact info.Social Media: Search for property owners online.Public Notices: Check local newspapers and notices.Door Knocking: Approach respectfully with your interest.Wholesalers: Connect with those specializing in off-market deals.Remember to be professional and respect privacy laws.

It would be very difficult to get double digit net caps 

Id be happy to shoot you some quality referrals who finance double digits buyers for me every year. 

A notice of foreclosure for each property scheduled for sale in every county is published in the official county newspaper (e.g.

I do occasionally post it on some social media pages that target specific guest types, like travel nurses or digital nomads but haven't gotten any leads from doing so. 

At one sale the high bidders were bragging to the newspaper, and got a picture and article in the front page of the paper. 

If you have a back hoe, you can dig it out.