First Time Probate Searcher

[Michael C.]

I'm a brand new investor looking at wholesaling probate properties. I emailed my county clerk's office and got a response back saying I can view all record online for $600 a year or for free in person. Since I am new I am going to go in person but I'm not too sure what to expect. I have a few hours set aside these next few days to go down and look but what should I be looking for? What is a good tell tale sign of a solid probate lead, how do I spot a good pick from the pack? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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First you need to see if there is any info online you can get access to for free. Here in Orange county Florida I can get basic info of who is the deceased name. Then I go to the assessors website to see if that person owns any property. Then if they do I do my research to see if the property is worth going after (ARV, loans, Schools, etc). If it is then I have to go down to the courthouse to look for who is the Personal REP (PR). that is the person I need to contact about the property. I cannot get access to this info online unless I am a member of the family or their attorney. That is why I have to go downtown to the county courthouse to get the PR info. Then I do my research of how to get in contact that the PR and then send them a personal letter. I don't know how it works in your county but you need to ask.