Finding property owner's name in California

[Roger Kuo]

I'm just starting out and want to invest in specific neighborhoods in Orange County, CA. One of my favorite things to do is driving through the areas to get a feel for living there and while doing so, I've found some homes that have obvious deferred maintenance. After listening to some podcasts, I learned that what I'm doing is basically called Driving for Dollars. Some of these properties are rentals so contacting the owner is not a matter of just dropping a letter in the mailbox. What is the best way online (in California) to find the name and address/contact info of the property owner? 

[Joe Homs]

@Roger Kuo  if you are not a real estate agent it's sometimes difficult to get what you need.  I have access through the title company (First American) and a company called realist.  I don't "drive for dollars" in the biggerpockets sense of the word, because I have found it to be a waste of my time.  Also, what do you say at the front door if you are door knocking?  "Hi, I am an investor and I stopped by this ugly house to see if you are interested in selling?"  Awkward...

I do use a third party app called Property Radar (Not an endorsement). I use this to get my "NOD Notice of Default's" that I do target with calls and knocking of their doors. "Hi, my name is Joe and I stopped by to see if you are interested in selling your home?" "Do you have a few minutes to speak with me.?" I know they are in default from their loan and need to do something sooner rather than later. Why not pick on those that you know are already in trouble? This app provides ALL owner information and sometimes phone numbers as well.

Good investing...