@Lemont Williams you will likely have to out source getting phone numbers because you need to keep in mind that you'll need to call a lot of sellers to find a motivated lead.

There are some free sources you can look at, such as City-Data.com and CLRSearch.com as well as many others and some better ones that cost money.

I use a variety of sources when building my lists to call and email.  

Developing a relationship with a funding source is very important in being successful in the fix and flip strategy long term.

The property was bought way below market value using our approach of sourcing deals direct from sellers. 

Of course you  need to understand the source when you get something from the tenant.

I've read numerous posts about list sources and software all claiming to offer great information, almost all responses to these posts say nothing is accurate or offers any real opportunities, does anything really help find these types of properties??

I would prefer a company located in the US, and with English native-language employees, simply because I've heard so much negative feedback from colleagues and friends about companies using non-US-sourced companies.  

Any additional due diligence you and/or your agent could do to qualify the buyers may help ... what is(are) the source(s) of funds?

Hi Meital,Try REOredbook.com its a great source of agents selling bank owned properties.Good luck!!