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Bobby Swingler
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How useful are county records for finding wholesale leads?

Bobby Swingler
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Salt Lake City, UT
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I’ve started digging through county/public records to discover potential wholesale leads (pre-foreclosure data, etc). Is this a worthwhile finding method? How does this compare to driving for dollars, auto dialers, direct mailers? Any good success stories from public/county records? Thanks!

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Barry Pekin
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Barry Pekin
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@Bobby Swingler,

There are countless ways to find leads, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses.  They all take time and effort.  And often money.

I suggest focusing on what works for you.  Not so much what the best way is, but what the best way is for you.  Some people love to knock on doors.  (You won't find me doing this!)  Some love making calls.  Some prefer sending mail.  You can find leads everywhere.  The county, list sources, online databases, etc.  Again, focus on what works for you and dive in.  You'll be successful if you work hard on what works for you.  Then as you're working it, don't get distracted by shiny objects that make you completely change what you're doing.  But do pay attending, continue learning, and tweak if necessary.

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