Researching Probate Properties

[Lokesh W.]

I am planning to start Probate real estate investing. I have Preston Ely's Probate course. I am trying to save time in researching probate properties so I am wondering if this method of targeting sellers will work.

For list of properties, I am planning to do research on the internet. The circuit court website lists of probate cases, family rep, attorney but “does not” list the real estate properties. I have to look at actual probate case files in the courthouse for a list of probate properties.

In some counties, there are register of deeds or tax websites where I can lookup real estate owned by anyone by searching for their name. I can lookup on these websites to see if the decedent owned real estate or not. If I send out letters to family reps and attorneys of decedents who owned real estate, will this work? Is this a good idea?

Also, other than wholesaling and fix n flip, has anyone tried lease options, subject-to offers on probate properties???

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!