Get pre-approved and become an expert in a market/neighborhood by looking continuously at everything on the market ... that way, when a good deal hits, you will be able to recognize it instantly and pounce quickly, because good deals won't last long.Another is trying to find a property "off market" by driving for dollars, door knocking and/or mailing rough looking properties, FSBOs, talking directly with sellers or distressed home owners who become sellers.

Look for bank deposits, checks paid, etc.Tax records are a good source as well.

Irish banks require 10% deposit on mortgage up to 220K and 20% down payment on anything higher than220K.

You have to pre-register for all counties and there is a deposit required of 5K for most counties. 

Blake King FDIC just means federal deposit insurance basically every bank in the us should have it.

If you get the leases everything you need to verify will be on there; security deposits, rent amount, who is responsible for what, etc. 

Where did you find the information on Mississippi, and when, as we didn't find any instant search limits for the state of Mississippi?  

So they instantly know your asking price is absolutely ridiculous. 

You don't need to tell them anything, other than their tenancy is going to end on x date, and we can set up an appointment for a walk through before discussing your security deposit

IE weekends .. and earn while you learn.you get instant credibility and you surround yourself with others that are in the business doing deals.you don't want to surround yourself with others that have no money and are in search of how to do this business... 95% of those with the situation you posted simply fade away and never do anything in the industry... and 50% of all agents fade away.. but you still learn the details and laws of your area and you never know when that mover and shaker takes you under their wing...