What to Do When Skip Trace Fails
When a skip trace returns zero results or only disconnected numbers, you need alternative strategies.
Understanding the landscape
Cover: trying a different skip trace provider, using the property manager listed on rental listings, checking utility records, sending a letter to the mailing address on file, looking up the property on Zillow or Redfin for agent contact, visiting the property and asking neighbors, checking the Secretary of State for entity information, searching social media for the owner name, and using the county tax office for updated mailing addresses.
For each strategy, explain when it works best and the expected success rate..
Use investor search available through your investor search platform to streamline this process.
Use property details available through your property details platform to streamline this process.
Use outreach tools available through your outreach tools platform to streamline this process.