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Sean Cutt
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Finding Distressed Properties

Sean Cutt
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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I've heard so much talk about how people go to the "courthouse steps" and find a distressed property and it sounds pretty handy.

I have to wonder though, what should I know going in? I live in Orange County, CA and was wondering where to start. Do I simply Google local courthouses or do any local investors know any specific place to get started?

Also, what are some handy online resources that I should know about? I've only really found https://www.hudhomestore.com so far. However, it doesn't seem to bring up any results in my markets.


I live in Costa Mesa but I'm interested in multiple markets including (but not limited to) Westminster, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Long Beach, and everywhere near the North-Western tip of OC.

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Jamal White
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  • Chino, CA
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Jamal White
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chino, CA
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Have you tried looking at people who filed eviction notices. Which is also public record.

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