Posted by dewCO on January 17, 2001 at 10:55:42:
Leave a note on the door. Mail a letter to the owner. Ask neighbors of they know where the owner lives.
Interested in a House, what should I do? - Posted by Fran (CA)
Posted by Fran (CA) on January 16, 2001 at 20:00:31:
Hi Gang,
I found a house while driving around that really needs some help. The roof is in good shape, the house just needs a coat of paint, the fence fixed and yard cleaned up. All from the outside, I haven’t been inside yet. That is what I am trying to do.
Here the information that I do have on the house:
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The house was bought origianlly in 1966 for 45K. I checked the comps and it shows that there is not mortgage on the property and the taxes are current. I am assuming that the original owners are either living in it or have it as a rental. Either way, it looks like they are not maintaining it.
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The other homes in the neighborhood are in great shape, nice yards, etc. and house next door (with same floor plan) went for 325K last year.
My question is: what is the best way to contact these people and see if they would be willing to sell?
It is amazing to me that when I first saw this house about 6 months ago (before starting my REI business) I thought, how could people live in a house like that. Now I see the potential money that I can make if I can close this deal.
All help as always is greatly appreciated! 
Thank you,
Fran