Thanks Sherry.I actually use Corelogic's Realquest product (Corelogic is the company, Realquest is the product) for looking up property owners names and running comps on a pay per search basis.

Make friends with a title officer and they will give you access to systems that let's you pull any document you want.If you have MLS access, the ones in California come with a First American product called Realist that gives you basic ownership info for free.

The starting bid is in line with the proper value of the property.

Next you either wholesale it which involves marketing, finding buyers, closing...all while trying to make a modest profit.Or you could rehab and resell it which involves properly setting your budget, knowing the market to determine exact repairs/finishes to make, lining up contractors, managing your budget, managing your contractors, managing your schedule to minimize your holding costs, finding an end buyer, with 100+ other tasks mixed in.Your comment about planning is dead on.

Moved to proper forum.I think you mean that his parents actually own the home (i.e., are the "grantee" on the deed) and have a mortgage on it.

Althought I must admit that the classifieds have been more productive for me.

I have a partner that helps me.Our products are mustang cobras, saleens,and roush.Our market is predominantly Kids from 17 to 25, you won't believe the money their parent have to spend.

We frown on people recommending their own products, services, or books outside our advertising forums.

Not some hired gun overseas who probably doesn't even know the first thing about proper blogging.

For instance, incentivize the debt partner to stay in full-term by offering to sell them a minority equity stake in the LCC holding the property. 4) Form a private placement and get it registered with the proper authorities.