Property Managers as liaisons

[Kyle Bell]

As a former property manager I would have residents and investors asking me if I would be willing to sell.  Ultimately it wasn't my property to sell and I would forward them to our investor representative.

I have spent the last few days driving for dollars, or I should say walking.  Often times there will be a sign on the building with a name and number to the management company.  

My question is: has anyone had success contacting property management companies looking to get in touch with the owners of the building?  Were they helpful?  Did you offer the property managers any incentive if yourself and the owner were able to work out a deal for the property?

My goal is to contact the owners of these off market buildings.  I have mailing address using the assessors office website but I am interested in finding a way to track down these owners and speak with them directly.  Any advice would be appreciated!