Voter records can sometimes also be searched.

Google searching?

One thing I did notice from one quick online search before joining Bigger Pockets is the number of properties for sale in the city.

Bandit signs, CL, back page, your local REI, search the county records for investors in that area that own multiple properties in the area.

Start getting to know what properties investors are buying in your target area and what their criteria is.You can find investors in your area through local REIA meetings, Craigslist ads, bandit signs posted in your target area, a city search here on BP or any other way you can think of.

I stumbled onto the BP website by accident amidst a Google search.

You need to do a Title Search with a reputable company to find out about back taxes and liens.

I liked "Investing in Apartment Buildings: Create a Reliable Stream of Income and Build Long-Term Wealth" by Matthew MartinezThere was another but I cant remember what it was, if I remember to look for it I'll pass it along.I know there are other posts that ask the same question you may want to do a search for them...And welcome to BP

I am trying to find cash buyers using our county's online record search but am not sure what I am looking for.

It cost the title company money to pull a full title (they can do a prelim search and look some stuff up if its online) so they usually want to make sure you have somebody who can close so they dont get stuck with a bill for a property that will never close.