As you grow, you'll have some marketing decisions to make about how you position yourself.In the technical publications world where I'm from, there are people who can write well and people who can edit well, but rarely can someone do both well.

All of it is public record.http://www.freddiemac.com/uniform/pdf/3014.pdf

I work in communications / public relations (corporate), and I'm wondering what positions, skills or experiences people may think are great to gain while working for corporate.

do I try and look up the owner through public records on the MLS?

Most counties also have legal publications (newspaper or online) where they publish notice of defaults, foreclosure dates, etc.

"Evicted", the latter of course involving legal proceedings that are automatically placed on public record.I'm thinking you can do the "Cash for Keys" and at the same time put out a warning for any future landlord who does any due diligence on prospective tenants, such as checking their credit report.

I’m wondering where I can find public notices for probates and divorces?

Don’t say how much money you or anyone else has on a public forumStep 2.

The amount of useful information someone with even half a brain can learn here for free to supplement books from Amazon or even the public library is astonishing.

Great job people, like seeing community involvement as that is where you will meet other like minded folks.My community gigs began in 82 and have been active until a few years ago:Coached Little LeagueDid volunteer tax returns for seniorsSang Bass in the choirTreasurer of large men's groupVolunteered with American Red Cross, Disaster Relief, Damage assessmentsBoard of Directors of Habitat for Humanity affiliateBoard of Directors, Ozark Literacy CouncilBoard of Directors Community Housing Assistance & DevelopmentAppointed as Commissioner, Springfield Public Housing AuthorityAppointed as Chairman of Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Committee of City long range planning commissionVictims Violence Center Volunteer Executive Director of Non-Profit Housing Organization teaching homeownership skillsOzarks Greenways, volunteered at lake clean ups (thanks Bob) I'm sure I missed some I know, but those in RE should be involved in their market, you are not only helping others you are shaping the market you're active in, it pays great dividends.