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What skip tracing reveals about distressed properties and how investors use it
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Stacker , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on how investors use skip tracing to find these property owners is available from KVIA ABC-7.
In El Paso neighborhoods, houses with overgrown lawns and boarded-up windows can be found. These properties may be distressed and potentially available for off-market purchase. Real estate investors see these properties as opportunities for renovation.
However, locating the owners can be challenging. Owners may have walked away due to financial hardships or are avoiding local tax liens. Further information on how investors use skip tracing to find these property owners is available from KVIA ABC-7.
This process helps investors reach owners who may be difficult to contact.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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