Maybe I am stretching a little bit...

[AIR]

So I found this property which was up for sheriff sale. Currently I am not prepared to buy through sheriff but still follow the auctions and what not for the experience. I was really excited about a particular property located in a hot area and was in good condition. Well a lucky investor bought the property today for costs. I am thinking about approaching this person and offering to buy the house-- do you think this is a stretch??? Has anyone ever done something like this? How would I approach/ find out who owns the property. I would imagine county records would take a little while to be updated. I would like to offer to buy soon before they start any rehab work and allow them to make a small profit and pass the property on to me.

[Dan Auito]

County records should have the transfer doc's recorded soon, I would research by property address.
For some reason, I'm thinking this investor is going for more than a wholesalers fee here.

You can always ask! If you don't ask the answer may as well be a no.
Curious, why didn't you bid it if you're willing to buy it now for more! Bummer, sorry to see you miss this one AIR.

[AIR]

I didn't bid because I didn't have enough cash for the DP at auction and I was having trouble finding a lender who could close in ten days. I also want to get one rehab under my belt before I buy a sight unseen property.