How do I generate AO leads from Public Records Online?

[Rachel Atim]

Hello, 

I am completely fresh in this industry and would like to go about making my first flip. As it goes there are so many softwares to generate leads, most of which (all of which) I cannot afford at the moment.

I have read up on accessing Public Records. However, this method is usually and simply mentioned and not broken down... what do I search on the public records.. how exactly do I find the inventory. are there document name abbreviations that I need to learn?

All positive and productive advice welcome!

Rachel

[Ana G.]

@Rachel Atim Public records are actually pretty easy to navigate. My advice is to go into the online public records for your market and start from the top of the list and just go down into each record and google every little word/phrase that you don't understand. Do this for every record and eventually you'll be a pro. 

Or, just go to http://ny.mypublicnotices.com/PublicNotice.asp and search your target keyword (ex eviction, probate, foreclosure, etc) for the last 30 days then manually add each record to your excel spreadsheet, remembering to double check and verify the address and current owner, and then mail each prospect a yellow letter. Use google & bigger pockets forums to search the meanings of certain phrases you don't understand yet. Personally, I have these public notice search results automatically emailed to me once per week for my market here in florida. Works like a charm for virtual investors.