Finding REO/distressed/investment property

Looking to invest in some rentals, probably North Chas, Summerville, Goose Creek; something like that. Thinking distressed sales are going to be the best bang for buck, and interested in who around is the best at identifying these. Appreciate your thoughts on the subject.

I have considers this for years, but just havent pulled the trigger. Finding a good RE to help find them is a big piece of the puzzle.

Look at homepath.com its a fanny mae website or a gov site is hudhomestore.com you can also look at home finance companies like banks and they can tell you or you can find online the foreclosure listings but a good agent makes a difference, they have access to all of these you just have to find one that doesnt mind actually working. if your interested i can make a recommendation in the charleston area and she can let you know off the rip what she can actually do.

keep in mind most of the foreclosure sites offer bonuses to the selling agent so its technically free