We put earnest down that day, multiple inspections later and offers and counters we bought it for $24K below market value (motivated seller).  

@Derek Rocco, Do you know the sellers motivation for selling?

Stay motivated and continue asking the BP community if you have an questions.

Just my opinion, I've avoided numerous legal evictions and have been through the process after a judgment a few times. 9 out of 10 times you'll never see a penny.Again, my experience is to avoid eviction and the 2nd scenario sounds like opportunity to do just that.

I am highly motivated and already feel like I have learned a lot, but I have a long way to go and lot of experience to gain.

The advantages of local are numerous and the disadvantages of far away are numerous.

The foreclosure action starts the clock ticking and provides the motivation for them to deal with you. 

My husband and I are really motivated to flip houses.

From what we've seen in the area we don't really expect to have a hard time finding motivated sellers.Is it really as easy as calling landlords from "for rent" signs and asking if they are looking for any other properties in the area?

I am looking for the best software and/or a service that will provide me with good quality motivated seller leads, at a reasonable price.