Advice on how to get owners' contact lists appreciated

[Austin Gagne]

My brother and I are CRE Investors in Edmonton, with a specific focus on small retail properties. Previously, we've relied on brokers to source potential deals. However, given the current market dynamics, we're exploring a shift towards direct engagement with owners. While we've considered obtaining contact lists of CRE owners from Loopnet, however, the costs is a sizable hurdle for a smaller operation like ours.

I'm reaching out to the community in the hopes of gathering insights and experiences. Specifically, we're interested in learning effective methods to acquire contact lists of CRE owners for activities such as cold calling, email outreach, or direct mail campaigns.

Any thoughts or suggestions are highly appreciated!

Warm regards,

Austin