I also used another free Real Estate analyzer I found on the internet.  

Going two - three hours out from my location might be a better bet.  

I also agree your best bet is to connect with a local REIA and find Private Money Lenders.  

Maybe grad students, professors, etc. would be a safer bet. 

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?  

The wife/ex wifes name is also included although I couldn't find her on the internet. 

Your best bet is to ask a property manager since a realtor may not give you enough honest answers - they are trying to drive sale.

I'll post a picture of my yellow letter when I connect my laptop to the internet.

There are many different opinions but I would like to ask some of you for your methods for hedging your bets for a downturn that may happen in one or twenty years.  

Be careful on the Internet because there are many people on there that is trying to cheat you out of your pocket by using emotion to sell.Good luck to you!