Free distressed-deal tools. No account. No guru.
19 free investor calculators, foreclosure guides for all 51 US jurisdictions, a rule-based deal analyzer, and live ZIP-code deal search. Run every number before you commit capital.
Property Opportunity Score
Score any lead before you underwrite it.
Most tools make you underwrite every lead by hand. Start with a 0-100 read on distress and profit signals, so you only run the full math on the addresses worth it.
The Property Opportunity Score rates a deal 0-100 on distress and profit signals, so you spend your time on the addresses worth the math. Then run the full numbers with free calculators and search live foreclosure inventory by ZIP, all with no account.
Open the score tool →Example score
82
/ 100
Deal Analyzer result
Verdict
PURSUE
Projected ROI
56.7%
Example deal: $95,000 buy, $40,000 rehab, $230,000 ARV.
Free, no account, before you pay for a platform
Compare the first-pass workflow before you start a trial or build a saved project.
| Workflow | PropStream | DealCheck | DistressedDealRadar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to start | Free trial then paid plan | Account-based, paid upgrades | Free |
| Account required to run tools | Yes | Yes | No |
| Deal-analysis calculators | Part of paid workflow | Account-based | 19, free, no sign-up |
| Foreclosure/REO search | Paid data platform | Not a foreclosure search | Live ZIP search via Foreclosure.com |
| State foreclosure guides | No | No | All 51 jurisdictions |
Run every number and search live inventory free here first. Decide whether a paid platform is worth it after.
What is distressed property investing?
Distressed property investing means acquiring real estate from owners or situations under financial or legal pressure: foreclosures, motivated sellers, probate estates, absentee owners, and tax-delinquent properties, typically below market value. Returns come from buying right, adding value, and understanding the state-specific legal process, not from speculation.
Key takeaways
- Five core channels: foreclosures, motivated sellers, probate, off-market/absentee, and distressed assets (tax liens/deeds, vacancies).
- The edge is sourcing + underwriting discipline: model every deal before you commit.
- Foreclosure and tax-sale rules are state-specific; always verify with official sources.
Investing strategies
Foreclosures
Buy below market at auctions, sheriff sales, and from bank-owned inventory.
Explore Foreclosures →Motivated Sellers
Reach owners who need to sell fast — before they ever list.
Explore Motivated Sellers →Probate Properties
Source inherited and estate properties before they reach the open market.
Explore Probate Properties →Off-Market & Absentee Owners
Reach owners directly — no MLS, no bidding wars.
Explore Off-Market & Absentee Owners →Tax Liens & Tax Deeds
Earn statutory interest on liens — or acquire property through deed sales.
Explore Tax Liens & Tax Deeds →REO Properties
Bank-owned inventory — financeable, inspectable, and clean-title.
Explore REO Properties →Featured tools
View all →Property Opportunity Score
Score any lead 0-100 on distress and profit signals before you spend a minute underwriting it.
Foreclosure ROI Calculator
Project total return on a foreclosure purchase after rehab and resale.
Maximum Bid & MAO Calculator
Find your auction ceiling or maximum allowable offer to a seller without overpaying.
BRRRR Calculator
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. Measure cash left in the deal.
House Flip Calculator
Estimate net profit and ROI on a fix-and-flip project.
Rental Property Calculator
Analyze cap rate, cash-on-cash, and long-term rental returns.
51 state foreclosure guides
Judicial vs non-judicial process, auction basics, and investor considerations for every U.S. state and D.C.
Every guide draws on our original 51-jurisdiction distressed-market dataset, the predominant foreclosure method for all 50 states and D.C. in one citable table, free to download as CSV.
Find your stateDataset preview
| State | Region | Method | Timeline | Redemption source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | South | Non-judicial | Typical DDR guide range: 3-6 months | Statute cited |
| Florida | South | Judicial | Typical DDR guide range: 6-12+ months | Statute cited |
| California | West | Non-judicial | Typical DDR guide range: 3-6 months | Statute cited |
| Ohio | Midwest | Judicial | Typical DDR guide range: 6-12+ months | Statute cited |
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