Do I need to contact an institution in the same area as the homes?

They also want you to run their national specials constantly.

How do all of these metrics compare to your state and the nation?

Buying a note, from an institution, you won't unless they offer it along with other to be sold, that is not a trustee sale, a trustee sale is a foreclosure on the collateral, the property.If you want to buy a note, a single note prior to or in lieu of foreclosure, you will need the borrower's consent.

Get a preliminary title report on anything that you are thinking of bidding on.Generally institutional loans will pay taxes and bill the borrower to protect their collateral, so you probably won't see too many mortgages.  

I'd argue that the BP Nation is the best investors network to engage in so at least you're in the right place.

It's a dynamic field, and I'm happy to share some insights to help you get started.Licensing Courses:For licensing courses, consider reputable institutions such as Hondros College or Columbus State Community College.

It is a nice building, located near a big institutional employer with lots of renters.

Did you go thru a national bank?  

They do a national level search for about $20.