Where are the properties?

Can't find any properties? Maybe it is time to go into research mode and look at alternative options. You may have already thought of some of these, but they are worth repeating:

• http://www.forsalebyowner.com/ - I always check here because some don't advertise well.
• http://tazahomes.com/Search.aspx - I got a house here on auction (pre-foreclosure). Inventory isn't high so check often.
• http://www.hubzu.com/ - Same as Taza. I got a great deal here as well (another pre-foreclosure).
• http://www.southlaw.com/download/ - This doesn't have all states but if you were thinking of investing out of state, not a super well known resource
• https://www.homesteps.com/ - foreclosures and short sales
• https://www.homepath.com/ - foreclosures and short sales
• https://www.xome.com/auctions/all - foreclosures and short sales
• zillow.com and auction.com (you can search by area for foreclosures or pre-foreclosures)
• Tax Lien Certificate sales (depending on market super competitive. In some cases you end up with 8-18% interest on your money or a house if they don't pay)

For the HARD CORE... There are applications out there that review web activity and produce lists of people who are strongly considering selling homes but haven't listed yet. If you are ready to invest a couple hundred bucks a month on this information, inbox me and I'll send you the information (I am not selling nor promoting the site nor do I receive anything for recommending. I am testing the site out myself - FYI).

Maria