Start doing direct mail campaigns and then go from there. 

One thing to look into would be a self directed IRA if using your retirement account to invest in real estate. 

I understand that you are looking to live off the investment income, but if not, a better option would be rolling over that money into a self-directed IRA and invest with tax benefits.

Netronline.com, under the Public Records Online tab, will let you search for the county and then give you links directly to the various relevant county departments.That said, if a hedge fund owns the note, they may not record the assignments.

If you are a self-directed IRA or 401 k specialist, can you please reach out to me.

Good read Steve Theobald I don't really use Zillow that much but would that also apply to Realtor.com?

Where I am located, we don't directly use a title company for our closings.

Hello,There is one grant from the state you can apply for as a landlord/business owner.  

Does anybody use this strategy of buying and holding deals they've found through motivated sellers or direct mail campaigns?

Starting my journey with a self directed IRA.