For me, its simply a non-starter.

I think more off market sellers would let a wholesaler come in the picture when the wholesaler offer $1000 upfront non refunded.

I do try to actually talk to the owner and try to verify in public records that ownership matches up.

Well; I am a non-leverage guy.

Merry Non Descript Holiday!

Lastly, if you screen your section 8 tenants with as much scrutiny as your non-section 8 tenants, it can be great, guaranteed monthly income.

Or am I just wasting my time with this niche since these lists of vacant properties with code violations is all public information and higher level investors have already gotten their hands on these lists and marketed to the owners the minute they become available.

I believe there is a similar type document for non-short sale properties that are undergoing foreclosure.There are certain programs which allow homeowners to stay in home and either rent or buy back.

@Jon Anderson,I have been in the note business over 20 years, and it is a very good business if you are planning on buying 1st non performing notes it is a money maker.

Essentially it's a coercion involving threats to reveal substantial information about a person to the public" Okay, so there's no blackmail here.