7 tips to finding lakefront properties for sale are as follows:

1. Decide on a location with historically low prices on waterfront properties and regularly check for sale listings there
2. Let friends and family members know you are in the market for waterfront properties and ask them for referrals
3. Find a broker that specializes in the sale of waterfront properties
4. If possible, find lakefront homes that are bank owned
5. Contact the bank and offer them a fair price for the property
6. If possible, find defaulted lakefront homes
7. Contact the owner of any lakefront properties in default and ask if they'd like to sell in order to avoid foreclosure and further damage to their credit