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Buying at the Foreclosure Auction: Beware of Occupied Homes – A Horror Story that Could be YOU!

by Jim Watkins | November 15, 2007

Since I got into this business in 1999, my main focus has been on pre-foreclosures. As many investors that have worked in that field know that it is a highly competitive business. The TV infomercials paint a picture that is often times not accurate. TV wants new investors to believe that there are tons of [...]

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Where to Find Information on Abandoned Homes and Other Properties. Skiptracking and other Techniques.

by Joshua Dorkin | October 2, 2007

An investor on our forums recently posed a great question that others out there can learn from. I thought it would be a great idea to share with the rest of you. “Theres been a property at the end of my street that has been abandon for close to a year+ now. At no point [...]

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How to Successfully Market to Homes in Pre-Foreclosure

by Joshua Dorkin | March 29, 2006

Image by respres via Flickr Article Updated 5/9/09; The piece was initially written in March, 2006. In this post we share some ideas posted by Jim Watkins, one of the countless real estate mentors on BiggerPockets, about finding and contacting owners of homes in pre-foreclosure. As the housing market remains shaky, there are countless opportunities [...]

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