[Mike in Ohio]

This is one reason I have really come to like buying at auction where it isn't subject to sellers approval. Reputable auctioneers will frequently have a title search already completed. Auctions also knock out the tire kickers real quick (even the ones that are trying for a real lowball bid, although I have seen some parcels go for amazingly cheap).

Took us a while to find our place but it worked for us. You just have to be somewhat flexible in terms of what you are considering (I believe that most properties in any price range have pluses and minuses.)

As usual, just my 2 cents.

Mike