All Forum Posts by: Roseann Scrivens

I’m interested in how to exclude open listings in California solely (for now). I am going to mailing very targeted so I may just double check each property before mailing. 

How do I exclude properties currently on the MLS/for sale ListSource? I don't want to waste time/money mailing property owners who are already selling, so how do I set my criteria in ListSource to exclude them?

One way to find a property owner's address in LA County.  

Find tax info here: https://portal.assessor.lacounty.gov/

And you can request the owner's info here: http://lacountypropertytax.com/portal/contactus/pu...

I received an email back with the owner's name and address the next business day! 

Hi everyone,

I am trying to find the owner's address on a few properties in LA county (San Pedro). I can find tax info here: https://portal.assessor.lacounty.gov/ and it seems that I can request owner info here: http://lacountypropertytax.com/portal/contactus/pu... I'll let y'all know how it goes/if I get any info back from my request.

If y'all (especially experienced LA peeps) have any advice please share. Thanks

@Karim Karawia how’s it going in your path-to-purchase? 

Hi Donna,

Try getting on the list for American Property Wholesalers, they wholesale all over CA and NV. Also, have you considered San Pedro? For your price range you can really get something great even off mls.

Check out these listings for example:

520 W 20th St, San Pedro, CA 90731

1921 S Crescent Ave, San Pedro CA 90731 (has harbor view!)

Let me know how it’s going. I’m working in the same direction :) My fiancée is getting his real estate license to help in the process and to work with other investors as well.

Cheers,

Roseann 

late to the convo...

I currently rent in San Pedro and am kicking and screaming to prepare my financial situation to be able to buy here. There are tons of maintenance deferred properties here, making what I see as huge potential for me as a first time buyer and aspiring real estate investor. The Ports O Call development has begun. I see this development as the first step in gentrification which will soon price me out of the market like the rest of LA.

@Tylers point is well taken and buying unoccupied property is definitely ideal due to rent control.