Finding Home owners

[Jenice Edmonds-McDaniel]

I have come across several properties that are badly in need of some work, but could otherwise be very nice properties. I know that you can find the owners on auditors web sites, but in the event that you can't or that its a finance company, how do you find the owners? and when you do find them, what is the best way to approach them? I just don't want to offend anyone or come off as pushy if I send them a letter or call them up and say..."Hey your property looks like it needs some help, would you be willing to sell it?" :protest: that seems like it would be rude to me. any thoughts?