One technique for finding deals that intrigues me is looking up NODs (Notices of Default) in the public records and then reaching out to the property owners (probably via postal mail) to see if they are interested in selling.It seems like there's a decent chance to find a highly motivated seller and perhaps a very good deal using this method.I am wondering if anyone in the forums has used (or attempted) this technique, and if so, what sort of results you've seen.

Was recommended by many on another forum. 

Keep posting and stay active on the forums.

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Mark, check out this discussion, I'm sure you can learn a ton there: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/527...

I would notoriously post to a forum, send an email and send a text in hopes to get a response but would always feel like I am waiting.

I moved your topic to the wholesaling forum since your question revolves around that topic as opposed to rehabbing.To answer your question, in today’s competitive market, finding buyers is not the problem, finding actual deals with enough meat on the bone is the hurdle.

Try @Brian Schmelzlen.If he does not work out for you - you can really choose any tax pro in this forum.

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