Action Diary.....

[Arthur Fuller II]

So I've decided to chronicle me attempt at getting my 1st deal...

About a month ago I decided I wanted to get into RE investing. I have very little cash and poor credit so I figured I would start with wholesaling. I eventually want to get into buy and hold and rental properties. 

Two weeks ago I sent out some postcards and haven't received a call yet. Now I know it takes time so I'm not in the least disappointed by the lack of results but I've decided to be a little more proactive.... so here goes:

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Day one | 9.30.15

I went on line to the Los Angeles Code Enforcement website http://ladbs.org/LADBSWeb/services-code-enforcemen... and downloaded the Vacant and Abated building list. This list is 22 page PDF of frustration. The list has the number and street name of the buildings but no cities or zip codes. 

So what do I do with list? 

1. I copy the address and paste it into google to get a picture of the property and a full address.

2. I then take that full address and put it into Zillow and/or Realtor.com to see if has been sold.

3. If it doesn't have a recent sales date and I like either the property or the area I paste the address into a spreadsheet.

It took me 90 minutes to get a list of 15 properties.

My next step is to locate the owners of these properties. I will do this one of two ways. I have an AGENTPRO247 account, I think I can check there or I will get a TASKRABBIT to go down to the assessors office and get the data I need.

I will return on 10.2 with an update, good night and good luck with all of your pending and future deals!