Best skip tracing services?

[Caitlyn Drapeau]

Hey everyone! I'm new here to BiggerPockets. I am a full-time Realtor in NH & ME. A few months ago I started attending a local investors meeting and have become obsessed with learning about real estate wholesaling. As a result, I have been meeting with other wholesalers and picking their brains to see how they run their business. Every wholesaler I have spoken with talks about skip tracing. I would like everyone's opinion on their experiences with skip tracing and which ones you have had the most success with? Thank you so much :) 

[James Heller]

Batchskip all day. I’ve used several others, including free services when I was starting out. Saving $10 to miss out on proper data that leads you to a $40k deal is not worth it. 

Use code TTP for a discount!

[Joshua Janus]

You can hire a few different virtual assistants on a website such as Upwork.com, train them on how to skip trace, and stick with the one that is the best. 

[Jp Kilduff]

Find one with flexible pricing options, no long term monthly commitments and affiliate referral program. Let me know if you need more information or a referral link.

[Ray Danishyar]

I think SKIP Tracing is outdated. Thats just my humble opinion though. I feel like those lists are sold and resold numerous times over and over again for the same data. You can create your own methods and one stop shop by creating your own leads. Its not as easy but once you are up in running you are building a brand, equity in your business, and also constant flow of leads. I used to cold call, skip trace, send mailers, and don't get me wrong you will get success from it like James above, however as you gain experience you will realize you need deals faster, easier, cheaper, and with more "meat on the bones" and in order to have that you need constant deals flowing through your eco system and that's hard to do with mailers, cold calls, VA's and skip tracing etc. Hope this helps.

[Colby Burt]

Quote from @Caitlyn Drapeau:

Hey everyone! I'm new here to BiggerPockets. I am a full-time Realtor in NH & ME. A few months ago I started attending a local investors meeting and have become obsessed with learning about real estate wholesaling. As a result, I have been meeting with other wholesalers and picking their brains to see how they run their business. Every wholesaler I have spoken with talks about skip tracing. I would like everyone's opinion on their experiences with skip tracing and which ones you have had the most success with? Thank you so much :) 

 @Caitlyn Drapeau What service did you end up using?  I am using batchskiptracing and it seems good.  I also used the coupon code @James Heller mentioned and it works.  Thanks, James!

[Sharron Ferrell]

So, Ray, what do you suggest we do?

How do go about cresting our own?

[Chip Carmack]

Quote from @Ray Danishyar:

I think SKIP Tracing is outdated. Thats just my humble opinion though. I feel like those lists are sold and resold numerous times over and over again for the same data. You can create your own methods and one stop shop by creating your own leads. Its not as easy but once you are up in running you are building a brand, equity in your business, and also constant flow of leads. I used to cold call, skip trace, send mailers, and don't get me wrong you will get success from it like James above, however as you gain experience you will realize you need deals faster, easier, cheaper, and with more "meat on the bones" and in order to have that you need constant deals flowing through your eco system and that's hard to do with mailers, cold calls, VA's and skip tracing etc. Hope this helps.

 I don't understand Ray. You say "skip tracing is outdated" but only make a vague reference to "creating your own leads". I have my own leads (name of decedent, physical address of property, personal representative for the estate, Their physical address. But I need PHONE NUMBERS to get better conversion rate for my letters. EMAIL would be nice too. HOW would I get those WITHOUT skip tracing? No offense, but telling people "that's not a good way to do it" and nothing more seems like a little league coach who tells his players "you're doing it wrong" but then doesn't give instruction of how to do it better. More details? Please and Thank You.

[Jp Kilduff]

Hey @Chip Carmack!

There are several options for skip tracing to find phone numbers and email addresses. Find one that can be custom to your needs, has flexible pricing, no long-term, high-cost memberships, and excellent customer services to determine how to best market to your leads.

If you would like a referral code or more information please let me know :)

[Donghoon Park]

Quote from @Ray Danishyar:

I think SKIP Tracing is outdated. Thats just my humble opinion though. I feel like those lists are sold and resold numerous times over and over again for the same data. You can create your own methods and one stop shop by creating your own leads. Its not as easy but once you are up in running you are building a brand, equity in your business, and also constant flow of leads. I used to cold call, skip trace, send mailers, and don't get me wrong you will get success from it like James above, however as you gain experience you will realize you need deals faster, easier, cheaper, and with more "meat on the bones" and in order to have that you need constant deals flowing through your eco system and that's hard to do with mailers, cold calls, VA's and skip tracing etc. Hope this helps.

"You can create your own methods and one stop shop by creating your own leads.

how?

[Ron S.]

LexisNexis has a product called "Accurint". Banks and attorneys use it for skiptracing so, it would probably be good for you too.

[Lynn Y.]

@Ray Danishyar Create your own leads how?? How would you suggest starting this for a new Wholesaler? What platforms - what methods?

[Joshua Wood]

I've gotten good results from Ninja Skip Tracing and Skip Matrix for my cold calling operation. Skip Matrix is a little more accurate but very pricey.

[Taryn Schleyer]

Quote from @Jp Kilduff:

Hey @Chip Carmack!

I would like one  please!

There are several options for skip tracing to find phone numbers and email addresses. Find one that can be custom to your needs, has flexible pricing, no long-term, high-cost memberships, and excellent customer services to determine how to best market to your leads.

If you would like a referral code or more information please let me know :)

[Stephen Morales]

For skip tracing in REI, Prime Tracers is a great option to consider. It offers high accuracy with 80-90%+ correct contact data, which is crucial for reaching homeowners. Their pay-as-you-go model allows flexibility, so you only pay for what you need. Compared to other services that might offer lower-quality leads or require higher upfront costs/paywalls, Prime Tracers also give you free lead credits on sign up so you can actually see the results before you commit to a purchase. As a bonus when you sign up you also get an e-book that has tips to running your wholesaling business.

We normally pull 50k+ list when we do our monthly campaigns of cold calling. We have VAs that use triple line dialers and Pipedrive to run our CRM. I would recommend anyone that gets started has at least a list of 10,000 to ensure they can get 1-2 deals that first month.