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. 

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

Here is a short article about this: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-you-ded...And the link to the IRS publications regarding this issue: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p550/ch03.html#en...

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

But they should have bylaws and other documents in public records you can check.

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Is it best to partner with an agent, or to utilize public records to find motivated sellers?

The IRS requires the hours to be specifically in real estate trades or businesses, which typically means activities directly related to owning, developing, operating, or managing real estate properties.IRS Publication 925 outlines what counts as real estate trade or business activities, like development, construction, acquisition, management, leasing, and rental operations.

Give proper notice when due, and then don't renew the lease when it is up.Tenants, especially experienced ones like yours, will understand that if they have a judgment after an l/t court case, they may lose their voucher if the judgment is left unpaid.Just a note:  you can easily check public records through the Unified Judicial System to investigate if a potential tenant has been evicted or charged with crimes.  

A life hack - depending on where it is - can you find a good public parking place that is relatively secure nearby?