1οΈβ£ Pick an area
Choose 1β2 ZIPs or a county to focus on.
2οΈβ£ Pull parcels from the county assessor
Look up vacant land parcels β save APN, owner name, mailing address.
3οΈβ£ Check tax-delinquent lists
Great for motivated sellers.
4οΈβ£ Skip-trace the owners
Use a skip-trace tool to get phone numbers + emails.
5οΈβ£ Drive for dollars / map scout
Identify vacant lots with good access β grab APN β add to list.
6οΈβ£ Search land sites
LandWatch, Zillow (land), Craigslist β sometimes owners use their real info.
7οΈβ£ Start outreach
Direct mail β call β text β repeat.