Properties that don't appear in public record

[Jon Ladas]

Hey all!

So when I see a property that could be a potential deal I look it up on public record (using my MLS) to find the owner name. I then skip trace their information etc.

I have been running into an issue where not all properties are on public record. I drive back to these properties and search them on google maps to make sure I did not put in the wrong street number/name. I also search just the street name and scroll through all the numbers around it to see if it exists.

For example: 203 Main st. - I confirmed that the address is 203 Main st. I search Main st on public record and it skips over 203. i.e. 200-202 exist and 204-207 exist but no 203.

Has anyone else encountered this issue?

If so how do you go about finding more about the property. 

I have written them letters but I have to address the envelope as "owner of 203 Main St" and have never received a response. 

Appreciate any feedback and/or suggestions!