How do you find out a building owner of a off market property, and what is the best way to approach them about a purchase?
[{"id": "gs48j3i", "text": "There\u2019s a software called Reonomy and it typically gives you their phone number &amp; email. It\u2019s not always 100% accurate, but there\u2019s a lot of great info.", "replies": [{"id": "gs4a5bk", "text": "Does it actually work? How much is it?", "replies": [{"id": "gs4s3a6", "text": "Yeah it works - I\u2019ve picked up several listings for lease/sale using it. Not sure how much it is as our brokerage pays for it.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs48rdg", "text": "The tax record.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4b4u1", "text": "Tax office records. I\u2019d send them a letter to their mailing address", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4buam", "text": "Costar is another option", "replies": [{"id": "gsb181x", "text": "&gt; Costar is another option\n\nDefinitely an option. A very expensive and, in my market at least, often inaccurate option. But an option.", "replies": [{"id": "gslwrtd", "text": "Truth, CoStar is rarely accurate. We use GIS, SOS, good old fashioned google, and online background checks.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4fmf6", "text": "Get your realtor involved offering him a commission.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4fqf1", "text": "Your realtor's job is prepare a realistic price and negotiate a purchase.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4gg3e", "text": "Reonomy and costar usually list the owners cell phone numbers and/ or office numbers. I can confirm. All commercial brokers use these softwares and anyone can get them. They\u2019re both pricey though. Good for the someone that wants to cold call and canvas all day for finders fee\u2019s. I think you might be able to get a temporary trial if you need it for a 1 time use", "replies": [{"id": "gs4oauy", "text": "Maybe in Reonomy, but there are not trials of CoStar.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4jt24", "text": "Tax records. Use one of the online services to find the phone number and call them up.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4oroa", "text": "prop stream is the best i guess, you can find motivated sellers info. and also you can find out Cash buyers Info which makes easy for wholesale/fix n flip projects.\n\nIdk if Property shark available all over the country but do check out. \n\nThese two usually cost around $100 bucks a month", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs4qdci", "text": "Registry of deeds is free. Real capital analytics has good data on ownership. Trepp also has great data for deals that have been securitized and is cheap as shit (depending on what coverage you buy)", "replies": [{"id": "gs554gt", "text": "Trepp is not cheap...we dropped it at my firm because of how expensive it was getting...how much are they charging you?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gs5cctx", "text": "How do u get the list of every multi family building in a city", "replies": [{"id": "gs6x6cd", "text": "Depending on the market there are public databases (usually free) available that will show parcel and property information for multifamily. It may be just tax information and coordinate but sometimes more, especially with smaller (&gt;4 doors) properties. There isn't a lot of consistency across markets where this information is kept but it's worth hunting for especially if you can combine data from different searches.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs5tw6v", "text": "I work in real estate and can find the owner\u2019s name on almost any property in the US. Private message me the address and I can let you know.", "replies": [{"id": "gudpghf", "text": "Careful", "replies": [{"id": "gudwlt4", "text": "Lol I\u2019m not a buyer/investor here to steal deals. Just willing to help and do Title when needed.", "replies": [{"id": "gudypia", "text": "Oh that's not what I meant. I just have a feeling I know what you use to find people and don't want you getting in trouble for it haha.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs7eatl", "text": "You ask them.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gs9qgsl", "text": "Just started with demand, supply at [https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstateBuySellEU/](https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstateBuySellEU/), maybe it can be helpful", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gslr2do", "text": "If its in the UK do a search for the owner via HM Land registry.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gsnqwwj", "text": "Stalk them at the property and then approach at gun point.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gvac9yp", "text": "LandGlide is a great source for mobile devices", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]