Approaching Preforeclosures to Purchase

[Amber Stevens]

I have identified a few preforeclosures in my area and would love to make a cash offer to the owners.  What is the best way to do this?  Walk up and knock on the door (might be tenants and not homeowners?).  Send a letter in the mail (easy to ignore)...or have an agent contact the owner..

Just wondering what everyone's experiences are.  Thanks!

[Sean OToole]

@Amber Stevens, as @Jay Hinrichs mentioned in CA anyone buying preforeclosures needs to know Civil Code 1695 inside and out... http://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-16...

@Sarah Hale - in CA neither owner names at the county assessor, or document images at the county recorder are typically available online. You either need to go down to the county in person, or use a 3rd party online service. Definitely tougher than some other states in that respect.