Google search and craigslist have helped me find a few lenders but also a few con men.Even my private lender wants me to fund 10% + closing costs.Is there some kind of way to make the original scenario work?

I search zillow to see if it has recently been listed or is in the foreclosure process.

Noel Lumbo ~ My pleasure.Deborah Saddler ~ UCC for the State of OH (or any of the 50 states)can be searched online.

And search for the thread listing 50 ways to build your buyers list.

Most importantly, construction to get the site ranked highest in all the search engines.Tip: Avoid Adobe Flash, videos, and large index files (home page).

I ran a quick search for black mold removal and there are two solutions; 1 for unpainted drywall & 1 for painted which I would assume your wall is."

Voter records can sometimes also be searched.

Google searching?

One thing I did notice from one quick online search before joining Bigger Pockets is the number of properties for sale in the city.

Bandit signs, CL, back page, your local REI, search the county records for investors in that area that own multiple properties in the area.