Need help tracking down an owner, I have name but no other info

General Real Estate Investing
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There is what looks like an abandonded property in my area that I would like to pursue. I managed to track down the owner’s name, the amount paid for the home and the status of the tax bill (which is current). However I don’t have a phone number or address to contact the person directly. Is there a way I can find this information (without paying for it)?

One other question I have, is there a way to find out what is owed on the home and if there are any liens on the title?

Thanks for any help

2

Do the tax records show the tax bill mailing address to be another address than the address of the house?

3

Tax records shows the address of the abandoned property. I tried looking up the name on Yahoo People Search, also tried a google search with no results. I left a postcard and a business card on the door handle of the house, outside of that I’m not sure how else to contact the owner. I’ll probably drive by the house again this afternoon and see if my card has been taken yet.

4

That’s a good first step. Do you just have the last name or full name?

5

I have the full name, so I guess with maybe enough time I can eventually track down a working number. If not I’ll write a letter and mail it to the house, thinking of going with a handwritten letter inside of a manilla envelope. Hopefully that will attract enough attention to warrant a careful reading of my letter.

6

Also try mailing a letter to the home, see if it gets forwarded or comes back to you.

7

thanks for the suggestions Rich, hopefully one of them will pan out.

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What I’ve heard some do is put a letter in a plastic ziploc and tape it to the door, that way its protected from the elements. Some have reported getting a call 1yr+ from the day they left it when the owner finally visited the property. Make sure its in an envelope though, if the ink is exposed to the sun it might get sunbleached and leave you with a useless blank white peice of paper. Also use good tape, like heavy duty packing tape, and wipe the surface clean with your hand before you stick it down. I think sticking it on glass will work better than sticking to wood or a painted surface for a long term good hold.