Wholesaler · Mount Rainer, MD · Member since 2013 · 31 posts · 5 votes
Hello investors?
Has anyone ever heard of a skiptrace service called TLO. I was referred by a colleague of mine and I wanted some more insight on the program before I decided to hop in it. I will be using the service for the purpose of locating homeowners with vacant and unwanted homes that are hard to locate. Thanks again.
Hartsdale, NY · Member since 2015 · 874 posts · 218 votes
11y
With the internet skip tracing is so much easier then it ever was. They should be able to find most people. It probably just gets down to price so it might pay to shop around as they probably all have the same resources
Investor · Portland, OR · Member since 2014 · 20 posts · 2 votes
10y
@Andriy Boychuk
How was the qualifying process for TLO? I heard two different stories about yes they will let you work out of your home but you need to own a business, lock on door, lock on filing cabinet, password protect your computer, background check etc.
THe other story is that you can't work out of your home. So please tell me what is it? I work out of my home.
Professional · New York City, NY · Member since 2013 · 4 posts · 1 vote
10y
I have had it in the past, and I didn't have to get an inspection, and I worked at home. I believe they are doing them now consistently with the way data and privacy change.
Realtor® · Denton, TX · Member since 2015 · 46 posts · 5 votes
10y
Are u using them to find numbers of absentee owners or skipped renters? I'm not sure I'd this it's the same TLO by transunion, but I was denied because looking four absentee owners is not a justifiable cause under their policy. Can anyone clear this up for me?
Investor · Keller, TX · Member since 2015 · 28 posts · 5 votes
10y
I just signed up with TLO and had my site inspection last week for my home office. They look for a paper shredder, locking filing cabinet, password protected computer, and lock on office door to name a few things. They asked for the name and contact number for my HVAC tech as part of the in person interview questions which was kinda strange in my opinion. I only had a standard bed/bath lock on my office door so I had to install an exterior door lock today and then send verification pictures over. They want a legit keyed lock. Still waiting to hear back.
I got everything setup and approved. I've looked up numbers and called. It seems to be working fairly well but it will take some time before I can fully test the system.
Flipper/Rehabber · Mobile, AL · Member since 2015 · 140 posts · 18 votes
10y
@Brian Lenz Thanks for the info. What purpose did you indicate that you were using the info for or does it matter? Does it provide better info than something like Whitepages.com in your opinion?
Flipper/Rehabber · Mobile, AL · Member since 2015 · 140 posts · 18 votes
10y
@Account Closed How much does Experian services cost? Do you have a contact to get that service setup. Tracking down a lot of property owners and good data is key to getting it done quickly.
Rental Property Investor · Staten Island, NY · Member since 2013 · 480 posts · 197 votes
10y
@Dave Lee If you have your own business and you have a home office, you can use their service. If you do not have business and you do not have a home office, they will now approve you.
Hey @Paul Amegatcher, have you done a search for a absent owners? and gotten good contact infor via beenverified.com
That's all I use it for. I look up the owners info on the Auditors website and then plug it into beenverified. Beenverified also has property search so you can use that without the Auditors website. I like my Auditors website because it links to the recorders website as well so I can view deeds and mortgages as well. The info is about 80%-85% accurate.
Investor · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2012 · 289 posts · 74 votes
9y
I was also turned down by TLO. They won't discuss the reason. I'm interested in any good skip tracing company. I have a box of returned yellow letters that I need to locate the owners correct address. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.