How do I contact Homeowner, the home looks abandoned?

[Paul Samuels]

Hey guys,

I came across a house  in Los Angeles that looks like no body lives there. Any ideas on how I should go about and trying to locate the Homeowner? Any contribution is greatly appreciated. 

[Mike Osterman]

Is there equity? Lots of vacant houses with debt.

1. Find name of Owner  

2. Go to Grantor/grantee index ( county of subject )

3. Look for last transaction that would indicate some debt document/reconveyance etc.

4. Go back to number 1 if this is less than %50. If greater, then onto 5. ( Looking for equity )

5. Look at tax's. IF current I PASS. If delinquent I CONTINUE. I/You/We want people who don't care. Delinquent taxes are great to find don't wanters. Also, this is where a new address may appear ( Taxes get sent to Owner, not property).

6. Send letter to subject. See if it comes back.

7. Keep diggin.

This is what I do all day long. Turn over stones.

Want to find vacant houses? Let the postman do it.