preforeclosure lists?

on the preforeclosure lists I got the addresses of the properties, and the names of the owners.

sometimes the owner doesn’t live in the foreclosed property. is it still a good idea to send postcards and letters to that address?
how do I make sure that the owner lives on the same address? are there any list provider websites which give me the address of the owner if he/she doesnt live at the foreclosed property?

thanks

Hey,
I don’t like pre/foreclosure lists. I have not found them helpful, current or generally accurate. Of course, it could just be my area or just me, for that matter. If your county has a website take your address and/or homeowner’s name and type it in. Generally, the tax roles have the current address of the property owner. I also put on the address label a “please forward” note in case they have already moved on. Since I don’t put a return address on the postcards or letters I really don’t know if it helps.
Peace,
Richard