[Candice James]

Candice James

Thanks Don!
Any potential solutions to my questions above. Thank you for your wisdom and willingness to share!

[Candice James]

Candice James

Great feedback all. Thank you! I’ve got a lot of research to do. I’ve got a few questions below for you.

Don –
1. Where can I find probate lists on the courthouse websites? Understand that all city websites are slightly different but what section should I be looking into or what key words should I use?
2. I have MLS access. Where can I find where individuals purchase multiple homes. For example, I can search by type of home or by location. But how do I search by buyer (name, LLC or frequency of purchase)?
3. You’ve suggested going to the courthouse foreclosure sales (I assume you mean sheriff sales). What do you recommend for a person who works full time and is unable to attend sales midday, midweek? I’m currently building my real estate business part time. Other than those mentioned above (walking neighborhood, mailman, etc) any suggestions for things I can do to gain deals on the computer / on weekends? I’ll do these things as well, I just understand my limitation as a part-time business owner.

Jackie –
1. Where can I find the code violations list with the city? I’ve gotten vacant property lists from cities before; is this what you mean? If so, I had an issue tracking down prior owners? What is the best way to do so and what do I do once I find them, especially if the home has already been foreclosed on? Is there a CFD training I can access for this info?
2. You said, “mailings are expensive and I have found them to be very effective for wholesaling. But they’re great for other techniques”. Assume you mean, mailings are INeffective? If so, would you recommend halting my mail campaign and looking into other solutions?

Thanks again All!
You’ve been extremely helpful!

[Candice James]

Candice James

The goal is to first build a wholesaling business to amass capital. From there, I’d like to invest in apartment buildings. In apartments, I’d also be looking for investors.

[Candice James]

Candice James

Mike – thank you! I live in Jersey City, investing in Essex and Union Counties.

Don – I’ve bought lists from listsource targetting NJ home owners. I’ve put up bandit sigs in Jersey City but I received more calls from buyers than sellers. For the property that I did receive, I wasnt able to find a buyer and that’s with marketing on Craigslist, my buyers list, and local REA hosts with 10,000+ buyers list. I get a high percentage of return mail from my list.

I’ve gotten vacant property lists from various cities. But haven’t been able to find the owners. Mostly a lot of returned mailers. I’ve send the returns to a local REA as leads but nothing has come of it.

I recently just signed up with an online lead generation system. I’ve created a website and sent a 3 touch campaign to a list bought on the site. I’m also looking into Facebook marketing as well.