Investor · La Jolla, CA · Member since 2015 · 20 posts · 4 votes
Hi everyone,
I have been eyeing a property in a particular area that has looked like it has been neglected. I have tried to reach out to the owner but had no response and when I went to knock the door, no one would ever answer. I recently found out that the owner died back in March. I am unable to located anyone who may have taken over ownership of the property. I checked w the county and nothing has been filed w a probate attorney.
Can anyone help me figure out how to contact the new owner? I'd like to make an offer on this property.
Lender · Greater LA/Orange County area, CA · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
11y
If the record owner is deceased, absent a secured creditor gaining title via foreclosure, you'll need to find someone with standing to legally be able to pass marketable title to you.
Determine PETIO:
Property
Equity
Title
Interests
Opportunity.
Check death certificate, obits, neighbors for leads re: relatives, social media, and obviously name search the decedent online.