If not use redfin, zillow, or trulia to see listings in your area. 

For us, that ended up delaying our time to market, and we listed in early August instead of early July. 

The listing had just went up on MLS. 

Luckily I didn't and I checked out the listing on auction.com again and one of the bullet points states "This property is reported to be occupied and buyer is responsible for obtaining possession." also " Do not disturb client.

There is also a directory on BP with a list of private / hard money lenders.  

Hi Lenna Mau  I'm an agent in Bullhead City Az area and just wondered if listings are down this summer in your area, my area is at an all time low.

Anyone know how they come up with the number they put on their listings?

Hey Patrick,As far as bank owned properties that appear on MLS the only way to "contact someone" would be through the listing agent.

Were you successful in generating your list and what other criteria/output option did you end up using?

I came upon a 4 plex which is listed at 1 mil.