I review both types of filings and see if there is any real property in the estate. 

My ultimate goal is to achieve financial freedom so that I can spend more time with my loved ones, travel more often, and help those in need.

And yes, as Ken Nyczaj says, learning from those books he recommended is like a must before you make spending decisions.

@Brad Patterson if the seller accepts your offer, most of it the process will be similar to the first with the exception that you'll need to spend more time on the details relating to the mortgage financing which can get a little technical for a blog but put simply...  

I have been doing Airbnb solely for 2 1/2 years an a SFH and even with internet connected lock and camera, maid service, auto price online service; I still have to spend 3 to 4 hours a week at the house checking condition, replacing supplies, and doing minor repairs.  

I am in the process of finding my first mailing list,  for a direct mailing campaign, the site I've read about  (findmotivatedsellers.cm, listsource.com,etc) all have terrible reviews. 

We expect to spend 3-5 years out of state for the job, and then return back to the Bay Area.We've owned the home for 4 years and it has appreciated a nice amount.

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I was planning on signing up with them next week, but the the Yelp reviews I just saw for them made me very nervous.

I would make sure they understand you are taking on the burden of fixing up the place, and I would be buying it now before they spent all their time and energy getting it fixed up...The more time and money they spend the more they will expect at the point of sale.