Free distressed-deal tools. No account. No guru.
Start with the free Property Opportunity Score, a 0-100 read on any lead, so you only underwrite the addresses worth the math.
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.
ZIP results are mixed inventory: pre-foreclosure, auction, and bank-owned REO listings.
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
Foreclosure ROI result
Net profit
$40,200
Projected ROI
23.5%
Calculator defaults: $120,000 bid, $35,000 rehab, $230,000 resale value, with liens, closing, holding, and selling costs included.
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 | DealMachine | DistressedDealRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to start | 7-day free trial, then paid plan | Free Starter; Plus/Pro upgrades | Free account to explore; paid plan for full workflow | Free |
| Account required to run tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Deal-analysis calculators | Fix & Flip and rental analysis | Free and paid analysis tiers | Comps plus rehab and wholesale calculators | 19, free, no sign-up |
| Distressed lead triage | Foreclosure Factor: Very Low to Very High | Custom deal criteria | Property filters, comps, and calculators | 0-100 Property Opportunity Score |
| MAO, ARV, and rehab workflow | Fix & Flip Analyzer with MAO | Offer Calculator in Plus/Pro | Comps plus rehab and wholesale calculators | Free calculators, no account |
| Foreclosure/REO search | Property-data platform | Deal-analysis workflow | Property and owner search | Live ZIP search via Foreclosure.com |
| State foreclosure guides | Property research workflow | Deal-analysis workflow | Property and owner research | All 51 jurisdictions |
Run every number and search live inventory free here first. Decide whether a paid platform is worth it after.
We publish an original 2026 foreclosure and tax-sale reference for all 51 US jurisdictions, with a downloadable CSV and an embeddable table you can cite. See the data.
Free sourcing guides
Free pre-foreclosure leads by ZIP
Search mixed foreclosure inventory, verify the stage, then score and underwrite the address.
How to find comps for free
Build a defensible ARV from recent sold listings, county records, and local condition context.
Skip tracing alternatives
Use public records and a first-pass deal screen before paying to enrich owner contacts.
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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