Locate the deed hold - ask questions; available, how much - make an offer -Can't find the owner  - check SDAT check tax sale recordscall tax sale purchaser - buy the tax sale certificateredeem the property - pay the taxestitle search - what liens - mortgages, judgment - get in the chain of title - foreclosurebuy the  notes at a discount -option to buy liens - notescheck foreclosures talk to neighbors leave note on door - front and backprivate detectivesearch internet Just a few ideas that may work for you   CharlieHOW MANY MORE ARE THERE?  

We would discount the cash out a bit considering the LLC would retain the old basis and the 1031 liabilities.  

I ended up going with an 18 gauge, 9" deep stainless steel, and squared off like the one you posted.

The good deal VS bad deal ratio is about 1 for 100 here so you have to dig really deep.

@Samantha Miller, the way I see it, with you being a (albeit lapsed) Realtor, you could have sensed immediately that their asking price of $104k was INDEED a "lowball offer" (without needing to get any further discount)!

As you probably know I need to get properties under contract at deep discounted prices in order to sell them fast.

Hopefully I can find a property at a discounted price to make the numbers work. 

If looking to flip, find properties that are at a discount due to condition or seller motivation.When viewing the property, you've got to get the seller to: entertain your price, entertain your offer terms.During that conversation, you'll ask about their willingness to do seller financing or subject to.

Thought I'd share with you all how I've been able to get some of my tenants to pay 12 months upfront...Before the tenant signs the lease, I give them the option to have a $50.00 discount per month.I know I lose $600 per year, but I make my money back when I use the upfront money to purchase a new property.For example, last year, I was able to this with 5 of my properties which gave me about $39,000 upfront.

Be a Private Lender and make mailbox money and you don't have to deal with tenants and toilets.ORBuy and sell houses and Sell on Lease Options with a large down payment.I teach my students to buy and sell in 30 days and make $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 a house.Sell at a discount.