Getting started in wholesaling

[Jason Russell]

Hi my name is Jason I am new to wholesaling in the greater Los Angeles area. And I was looking to get some advice on finding property owners. I have a list of vacant properties I would like to get under contract if they are motivated sellers. But I am having a hard time finding the owners. Is there a database I could search them and find there current information so I could contact them? Any information would help, I'm also looking to meet and network with othet wholesalers in my area.

[Joshua McGinnis]

Hi @Jason Russell Welcome to BP and congrats on the decision to start wholesaling.

How did you get obtain your list of vacant properties here in Los Angeles?

Here are a few ideas on how to hunt down the property owners:

• Search public records (you'll have to subscribe to a service)
• Form a relationship with an agent (they have access to this info and can you get the owners)
• Form a relationship with a title agent and they can get you this info for free
• Try http://www.propertyshark.com/

You can also visit a local assessor's office to obtain the information in-person:

Source: http://lacountypropertytax.com/portal/list/faq.aspx?faqID=44

I'm wholesaling, but not to properties here in LA. Happy to help any way that I can.