In California, you can get ahead of foreclosure deals by tracking Notices of Default, which are public records filed about 90 days after a homeowner stops paying their mortgage. Tools like PropertyRadar or PropStream let you set up alerts, filter by equity or location, and contact owners quickly and can help you get ahead. Acting fast, meaning before the Notice of Trustee Sale is filed, gives you the best chance to reach the homeowner before other investors.
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