This is a list of situations where you could probably find the sellers to be motivated. I found it on REIClub.com while searching the articles. I know it's motivated sellers 101 but I thought it could be helpful for some.
1. Bankruptcy
2. Burned out Landlords - Evictions
3. Cash Buyers
4. Code Violations
5. Condemned Houses
6. Delinquent Taxes
7. Divorce
8. Expired Listings
9. For Sale By Owners
10. Free & Clear Houses
11. Homeowners 65 years or older
12. Homes by Neighborhood/Subdivision
13. Market Price—Homes Above or Below a Price Point
14. Mortgage Brokers-Rejected Borrowers
15. Out of the area owners & Non-owner occupied
16. Pre-foreclosures/ Behind on payments
17. Price Reductions-Homes Currently on Market
18. Probate
19. Real Estate Investment Clubs
20. Transfers by quit claim
21. Vacant Homes
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."
Shaun Omar
DSD Investor Group Inc
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Numbers 2 to 7 so far works for me including 18. I got a lot of calls on this type of situation. I'm trying to try the rest from your list. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to all. LA
Everytime you repeat the words "I CAN DO IT" with conviction, you cancel or override your fear and increase your confidence. By repeating this affirmation over and over, you can eventually build your courage and confidence to the point where you are unafraid. -Brian Tracy-
Personally I like 3 and 10