You can then take a large map and color-code each block using this info, or put it in a spreadsheet.

Most won't do it but some realtors will give you their access code to the MLS.

Some of the reading I have done talks about following up with the Code Enforcement officials in my area to find houses that are under the Code Enforcement process.

You can find the state statutes for the tax deed sales here:http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2005/chapter_105/gs_105-374.htmlIn general - All tax sales are by competitive bid.

I'd love some feedback on what I've done to date and how I can improve my chances of landing a deal.OperationsSetup Zoho CRM to track leadsPurchased large absentee list for top 30 zip codes for real estate transactions (~2000 names)Hired 2 people to hand write lettersHired 2 people to hand write and post bandit signsSetup email automation softwareDirect Mail activities1/6 - sent 80 letters (to potential investors)1/7 - sent 100 letters1/8 - sent 200 letters1/9 - sent 156 letters1/10 - sent 100 letters1/12 - sent 65 letterstoday - sent 52 lettersResults --> 22 phone calls, 3% response rate, mostly to remove from list, two people were "curious" (see below)Craigslist ActivitiesSent ~2k emails to FSBO ads asking if they would take a discount for an all cash offerResults --> no dealsThis weekSend 700 more lettersContinue with craigslist (maybe a different tactic?)

@Troy Fisher I'm actually from Tacoma and lived in Edmonds for the past 10 years, but I do have a 206 area code :) @Ali Boone I actually ran across your website yesterday!

You can search for members by zip code there, which might be helpful to your cause!

The address is:101 NW Magnolia Lakes BlvdPort St Lucie, FL 34986Come in through the entrance on Bethany (NOT Cashmere), the gate code for entrance is "#6565".We are VERY excited to get started!

The lists I go after are; Tax Delinquent, High Equity owner occupied/absentee, Probate, and sometimes code violations if the city or county is willing to give them up.

This will depend on what is code, how long do you plan on keeping investment and or are you reselling it???