Out of towners

[Alida D.]

Hello everyone!
I'm new here. I am also a new investor TRYING to get my first deal! I have been advertising in the classified section of the newspaper, I have done one direct mail drop, bandit signs every friday afternoon in my farm area, newsletter advertising, writing to expireds (I am also an agent with access to mls) and I have yet to do my first deal! I came sooo close to a big payout but the property owner got the lender to work with her in the end.

ANYWAY, I read an old post about finding out of town home owners by just walking in the tax assessors office and asking for it. Is it really that easy? They gladly hand you over a list and wish you a nice day?
I just need another avenue to get sellers to call me.
Thank you!