Letters sent to the property pile up on the floor. You need the owner's real address.
Investor play · Vacant properties
Vacant property leads: owners paying for a house nobody lives in.
A vacant house costs its owner taxes, insurance, utilities, and worry every month, and many owners would sell to stop the bleeding. Spur finds vacant properties, tracks down the owner's current address, and mails a personal offer to buy it as-is.
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USPSFirst-Class
Walter Grant4410 N 72nd StOmaha, NE 68134Scan for an as-is offer
Walter G. requested an offer · 18 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
Vacancyflag stacked with absentee and equity
Currentowner address, not the empty house
As-isoffers that remove every hassle
The problem
Mail to a vacant house reaches no one.
Some homes are between tenants or mid-renovation. You need a second signal to find real opportunities.
Many owners of vacant homes don't know where to start: repairs, clean-out, or listing. A simple path helps.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from vacant house to signed contract.
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A vacant property list in Spur
Sample vacant homes stacked with absentee ownership and equity. Names are partly masked.
Kansas City, MOVacantAbsentee ownerEquity 50%+
- Walter G.6611 Wornall RdOwner in Omaha, NEVacantEstate
- Roger B.7745 Paseo BlvdOwner in Denver, COVacant16 yrs
- Leon & Pat S.8920 Holmes RdOwner in Tulsa, OKVacantFormer rental
- Ann D.3104 Gillham RdOwner in Overland ParkVacant100% equity
- Heirs of J. Cole5520 Troost AveHeir in St. LouisVacantInherited
AI draft for Walter G. · 6611 Wornall Rd
Hi Walter,
I'm a local investor in Kansas City, and I'm writing about the house at 6611 Wornall Road. It looks like it's been empty for a while.
A vacant house keeps costing money every month in property taxes, insurance, and upkeep, and it's hard to deal with from Omaha. If you'd rather be done with it, I can buy it as-is. You don't need to repair anything or clear out what's inside, and we can close on your timeline.
Scan the code for a no-obligation offer, or call me directly.
Derek Franklin · (816) 555-0164
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
How to find and buy vacant properties
Vacant houses are some of the most motivated off-market leads. An empty house costs its owner property taxes, insurance (often more expensive for vacant properties), utilities, and maintenance, and it carries risks like break-ins, water damage, and code complaints. Many owners keep paying because they don't know where to start.
Property data can flag likely vacancies, often based on postal delivery data, but those flags aren't perfect. Some homes are between tenants or under renovation. Stack vacancy with absentee ownership, long ownership, estate ownership, or high equity to find the owners most likely to sell. Houses you spot yourself while driving neighborhoods are another strong source.
Always mail the owner's current address. A letter to the empty house is wasted. Enrichment finds where the owner lives now, even when they've moved out of state.
Make the offer simple. Owners of vacant homes are often overwhelmed by the to-do list: repairs, clean-out, and finding an agent. An as-is purchase that takes care of everything, on their timeline, removes all of it.
25×return on a year of Spur Team from one $15,000 deal
One vacant house deal pays for years.
- Spur Team: $588/yr billed annually
- 300 vacant-home owners × 3 postcards = 900 at $1.09 = $981
- One $15,000 deal = 25× your subscription
Example math. Vacancy flags are estimates; results vary by market. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual vacant property workflow
What you needThe usual waySpur
Vacant property listDriving around or a data subscription✓ Built in
Owner's current addressSeparate skip tracing✓ Built in
Stacking with equity and absenteeManual cross-referencing✓ Built in
As-is offer letterGeneric template✓ Built in
Repeat mailingsManual✓ Built in
FAQ
Vacant property questions
How do I find vacant properties?
Use Spur's vacancy filter in your target area and stack it with absentee ownership or equity. You can also add houses you spot yourself.
How accurate is vacancy data?
It's a strong signal but not perfect. Some homes are between tenants or under renovation. Stacking a second signal improves accuracy.
Should I mail the vacant property?
No. Mail the owner's current address from enrichment. Mail to an empty house usually goes unread.
Why do owners keep vacant houses?
Often because they inherited it, moved away, or feel overwhelmed by repairs and clean-out. A simple as-is offer addresses all of that.
How often should I mail vacant-home owners?
Every few weeks for a few months. Owners often decide when another tax, insurance, or utility bill arrives.
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