BiggerPockets

i drove the neighborhood and found a home that doesn't look like its occupied. the lawn is overgrown, mail near the doorstep. i saw a notice on the door stating there are fines for not keeping up with the property. what do i do or can i do with this property? this seems to fit the description of what i should be looking for in distressed property.

thanks jon. this is one of a few addresses i wrote down when driving around. what is the best way to get their telephone number? i've used a few of the resources listed on the left hand side but i'm coming up empty.

You may be able to get the Tax Assessors on-line, I can. Should have to just put the street name in.

Well Jason's reply that it is not a unlawful thing to do when placing a for sale sign in front of a property may apply in Chicago I don't know.But in the states I've done business it is. Some were state laws some were local, but it allowed you to be fined if you didn't have the express written permission of the owner before the sign was placed, and it was also a misdemeanor on your record.

That being said, I've done it several times and it works. The couple times I was called on it I said so that's where that sign went, I lost one from 123 main street, probably kids having fun that happens once in awhile in my business,

Where can I pick it up and I want to thank you for calling me, most people won't bother so I really appreciate it.

I pick it up and bring a box of chocolates as a thank you which opens the flow of info. Try it, it works.