Is it really worth it to be YOU?

My question is this. For a new person like myself to this whole domain buying and selling thing, is it really even possible for someone like me to get a expired or expiring domain without having to spend tons of cash on services or programs that will grab them for me. If so, then can someone here show me the steps i need to take to give me the best chance and getting a good expiring domain?

No one is gonna leave a good domain name go without a good fight. so I think there is not use in searching for something like this. Just ask yourself would you let a good domain name like me.com go without any fight.