As a Broker, I use it as a marketing tool and don't mind when clients find properties via this avenue. 

Keeping that general path in mind, I'm not one to be blind to other opportunities. 

I have heard some people use a VA to rip through a county website to get the a full list of delinquent taxes.Right now, I do not mind doing any grunt work to build a list for a county, but I am at a loss of how to manually create this list. 

It's worth keeping in mind that if you start the eviction process, and he ends up paying, then its easy to cancel.

Mitch Smith sorry to hear about that unfortunate event but thank you for sharing and keeping us in the community in your mind.

My question - do you think its worthwhile to get someone who is licensed (and pay the extra $1000 - piece of mind) or try some of these other guys off of facebook, craigslist, etc (WITH the assumption that their references and insurance checks out).

Hi there, I am looking for an investor-minded realtor in the NE Indianapolis area, specifically Muncie.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is all anyone who takes a drink or smokes a joint has ever tried to do.

Lastly, keep in mind the % of the value, you can get as a cash-out, and if there is a seasoning period with the lender(s), you are looking to work with.  70 - 75% is typical.  

(Keep in mind that MI doesn't input appreciation or tax shelters into its ROI.