Wholesaling question - Tax deed

[Christian Weber]

Question as I want to make sure I am doing this correct

1) have list of homes on the tax deed website that are behind on property taxes - how far out should I be looking i.e if a home is set for auction 3 months out so I be calling further out?

2) skip trace the home owners numbers (use white pages premium and batch skip tracing 15 cents a lead + plus free google searches) any other platforms I should use?

2B) most of the numbers are junk and it isnt often I get hold of the home owner so I will look to family/relatives and call them. 

Is this normal that most numbers arent going to be correct and some properties outside of going and door knocking/mailing you just wont get in touch with - am I missing a step?

3) Try to get them to sell to you before it goes to auction so they get some equity etc

Did I miss anything?

Thank you