First, it looks like a ton of properties get scheduled for auction on a certain date then only 10% or less of those actually get auctioned off that date.

Hey John,I came across a potentially good MHP deal but I do not have it under contract as it is going up for auction.

FNMA/FMLC offers these pools to the market through an auction.

I notice that the banks are selling a lot of their property in auction with quit claim deed.

And auction sites.

Like where can you go to find someoneAny place you will find experienced investors; Here on BP, at investor meetings, at boot camps and seminars, at houses being rehabbed, at auctions, and even rent court.

RE is a long term play, but you can get caught if you pay too much on a short term plan.I'd suggest that Warren's comment be considered in the frenzy at the courthouse steps or at auction where the excitement may drive you to raise your number when it should stay in your pocket. :)

Other ways that investors may come upon a property are through pocket listings, direct mail, auctions, and established relationships.Before this recent hike in price/demand, where did most of your deals come from and where did you actively seek deals?

. :)"[b]Be a transaction engineer, not a 1 trick lease option pony.Serve the Seller, and he/she will sing your praises.

The trustee puts it up for auction at the Courthouse steps.I bid on it, and won the bid.