Nathan Smith
Checking for liens on a property before an auction.
I am going to my first auction to observe this week but I wanted to do some research on properties being auctioned that day before I got there. Are there any public searches you can do to find out if there is a liens ...
Cindy L.
Highest and best use of property - development potential?
How does one go about determining the highest and best use of a particular piece of real estate? I purchased a 10 acre tract in non-restricted, non-zoned area on a rather popular road connecting two rural cities jus...
Adam Scheetz
What is "The Courthouse Steps"??
Greetings All,
I'm a novice here trying to tap this fountain of knowledge so thanks for indulging.
When studying up on REO, (pre) Foreclosures, notes, etc, I keep seeing the phrase "...on the Courthouse Steps." Can ...
Tony Marcelle
Getting comps from county recorders office?
Is the county recorders office the right place to get comparable sales history of different properties? How do you find comparable sales information on some random address through public records? How do you use public...
Marcus Auerbach
The publics view on landlords and tenants
Yesterday I met the new tenants at their future home to hand them the keys and go over the operating basics for their home, gas, water, electric, filters etc. As we are standing outside wrapping up a neighbor lady com...
Albert Lee
Making a deal before foreclosure
Hey everyone,Im trying to find ways to find a deal and thought I should call or mail the owner who is about 3weeks or more away from the court auction foreclosure. As i have been doing the research and lurking posts, ...
Erick Martinez
Vacancy Rate
Where do you find the vacancy rate for your area? (I'm in the Phx, Az area if your wondering)
Mark Hu
Doing title research myself
I had an unpleasant surprise while down at the Orange County, CA recorders office. They explained to me I could only search for recorded property documents by owner name or document number.
Does that leave me dependen...
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what to ask at courthouse?
hello all
New to this site and business, im working on my third house right now.(buy , fix , sell)
all of which I purchased as R.E.Os. I got a good deal on all of them ,but I want to try to purhase some before that s...
Uniqueka Anderson
Direct Mail Campaign HELP
I live in Jacksonville,Fl and am currently starting my REI career. I know that marketing and networking is essential. I've decided to start my direct mail campaign. Wholesaling is my niche, so I would like to find ...