Public Records

[Christy Glenn]

Hello,

I am fairly new to BP. The main question I have is about searching public records before getting too invested in a property such as a Foreclosure. I have read a lot of information on why we should utilize public records and I agree.....very valuable info! However, the problem I am having is finding any liens on a property. I am able to search my local counties assessors data, county GIS, and find information about the neighborhood, comps, taxes, and such. The only thing I can't find is existing liens. I know every county will be different if available. I was just hoping someone would think of something that I didn't. What am I missing? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Christy

[Kris Haskins]

Originally posted by @Christy Glenn:

Well, let me ask a different way. I have found that BP's resources are:

• CourthouseDirect.com
  Download digital copies of documents such as Deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Abstracts of Judgment, Releases and other county courthouse documents
• KnowX
  Provides property records & other public info including bankruptcies, liens, death records, and more.
• Public Records Online Directory
  Locate your local county assessor's info online. Find property reports, parcel maps, comps, deed access, and more.

Does any member currently use or used any of these to find Liens? I personally found pretty much everything I needed online by way of public records. Thanks!

Christy

great topic as we all hv this problem christy, in our area, hampton roads, I pay $50 per month to access the actual courthouse database. Make a call or visit ur courthouse to ask them if they offer "remote access" for people that cant visit the courthouse frequently. I hope they do. But make sure u dont buy a house at 4closure auction based on ur search. We just do a basic prelim seaech to see what liens are present. We then pay for a current owner plus 1 back search from a title company. The title co. Has errors and omissions insurance. U prob do not. So make sure ur searcher has e&o but yes, do a basic search on ur own to see if its a good deal. If this info helps in any way, pls vote on this post.. good luck.