Public records are gold for motivated sellers—look for pre-foreclosures, absentee owners, or tax delinquent properties.

Many local wholesalers that are unlicensed have hidden under the updates & ultimately do different things now, but most don't "publicly market anymore or they or their spouse have gotten licensed. 

The truth is: having a Will alone vs. setting up a Trust can make a huge difference for your heirs, especially if you own multiple rentals or out-of-state properties.Here’s the quick breakdown:Wills-Cheaper/easier to set up-You can decide who gets which property-BUT: everything goes through probate (public, time-consuming, sometimes costly)Trusts-Avoid probate → properties transfer directly to heirs-Keep your portfolio private (not public record)-You can set rules (“rental income goes to my kids until they turn 25”)-More expensive to set up, and you have to retitle properties into the trustKey tip for investors: If you own property in more than one state, probate could be required in each state.

You miss out on the full public markets bidding process.

@James McGovern  James, the best way to identify top agents for new builds is to leverage public MLS data and online toolsMLS Reports – Most MLS systems let you filter by ‘property type’ and ‘status’ (sold/new construction).

You just admitted to fraud in an open public forum.

That’s where having an investor-friendly agent or broker isn’t just helpful, it’s critical.Yes, you can absolutely pull public records, check comps, and browse online listings yourself.

I’d recommend plugging into those local networks and brokers since they usually get first shot before anything goes public.

They can only answer publicly available information though. 3.

You should talk to your agent, read your policy, or speak with a public adjuster before filling a claim.