Property & Owner Info
Understanding property details, owner information, and what flags like "absentee" mean.
Property & Owner Info
Every lead includes detailed property and owner information pulled from the county property appraiser's records.
Property details
The property section shows you the physical characteristics:
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| Year Built | When the structure was originally built. Older properties may have more maintenance issues. |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | Bedroom and bathroom count (including half baths). Useful for estimating ARV and rental potential. |
| Heated Area | Interior living space in square feet. |
| Lot Size | Total lot size in square feet. Large lots in desirable areas may have additional development potential. |
| Zoning | The property's zoning classification. Determines what the property can be used for. |
| Property Type | Description of the property type (single family, duplex, condo, vacant land, etc.). |
Owner information
The owner section tells you who owns the property and where they live:
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| Owner Name | The name on the property appraiser records. May be an individual, trust, LLC, or other entity. |
| Mailing Address | Where the owner receives mail. If different from the property address, the owner is flagged as absentee. |
Owner flags
Three flags give you quick insight into the owner's situation:
Absentee
The owner's mailing address is different from the property address. This means they don't live at the property. Absentee owners are often more motivated to sell because:
- They may not be aware of the property's condition
- Managing a property remotely is a hassle
- They're paying costs on a property they're not using
- They may have inherited it and have no attachment to it
Out of State
The owner's mailing address is in a different state than the property. This is a stronger version of absentee — the owner is not just off-site, they're far away. Out-of-state owners tend to be even more motivated because the distance makes management and repairs significantly harder.
Homestead Exempt
The property has a homestead exemption, which typically means the owner lives there (or did at some point). Homestead properties are the owner's primary residence, which means:
- The owner may be more emotionally attached
- They receive tax benefits (reduced assessed value)
- Florida's homestead protection provides legal protections from creditors
The "Homestead Since" year tells you how long the exemption has been in place — a long-term owner may have significant equity built up.
Why owner info matters
Owner characteristics are some of the strongest predictors of motivation:
- Absentee + violations = owner may not even know about the problems
- Out of state + tax delinquent = owner has checked out financially
- Long-term homestead + multiple signals = owner may be elderly or overwhelmed
- Non-homestead + high equity = investment property the owner may be ready to let go
Combine owner flags with distress signals and financial data to build the full picture before reaching out.