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Off-Market Real Estate & Heir Property Researcher Location: Remote (Targeting Philippines, South Africa, or LATAM) Employment Type: Full-Time, ICA Schedule U.S. Central Time (CST) / Eastern Time (EST) overlap required Compensation Depending on experience Plus per-property purchase bonuses based on deals closed from your research. Reports To: Founder / Managing Partner About The Company Our client is a specialized US real estate investment firm focusing on off-market, high-equity acquisition strategies. Rather than relying on broad direct-mail or cold-calling blasts, they execute an extreme "sniper" approach to property prospecting. Their core business model centers on finding complex heirship properties—specifically targeting vacant homes, tax-delinquent real estate, and estates where heirs have a disconnected interest in the asset. They purchase fractional interests from willing heirs, locate co-heirs, and resolve title/probate challenges to buy properties at a deep discount and unlock substantial equity. They are looking for a sharp, highly analytical Real Estate & Heir Property Researcher to work directly alongside the founder every day. This is an execution-heavy, research-dense role for someone who thrives on digital detective work, connecting loose ends, auditing public records, and identifying high-yield off-market opportunities. Role Overview The Off-Market Real Estate & Heir Property Researcher will serve as the engine of the firm's acquisition strategy. Approximately 85% of the role focuses on direct investigative research (probate searches, title abstracting, genealogy tracking, valuation audits, and county court portal lookups), with 15% focused on data logging, sheet management, and daily syncs with leadership. The ideal candidate can take a raw property address, a tax-delinquent lead, or an estate notice and independently map out the property's true value, legal ownership structure, chain of title, and all surviving heirs. This Includes Filtering tax-delinquent and vacant property lists against strict equity criteria ($150k+ as-is value) Auditing tax assessor valuations against actual market comps (Zillow, Redfin, PropStream) Investigating county clerk, chancery court, and circuit court portals across target states (specifically AR and TN) Conducting deep genealogy tracking (Ancestry, FamilySearch, public records) to build complete family trees Uncovering co-heirs, missing relatives, and partial-interest estate dynamics Maintaining clean spreadsheets and tracking records for active acquisition files The successful candidate must possess high critical thinking skills, a strong balance of independence and coachability, and high attention to detail across repetitive, deep-dive research tasks. Key Responsibilities Off-Market Lead Identification & Valuation Auditing Filter raw distress lists for target patterns, including 2+ years of tax delinquency, vacant properties, and deceased owner estates with strong underlying equity. Audit tax assessor valuations—recognizing when assessor data is inaccurate—and establish realistic market values using PropStream, Zillow, Redfin, and recent local sales comps. Flag high-potential "needle in a haystack" properties for immediate founder review. Title Abstracting & Court Record Research Navigate county clerk, chancery court, and probate portals across target US states (specifically CourtConnect/ARCourts in Arkansas and Chancery Court dockets in Tennessee). Locate wills, probate filings, intestate estate records, and land transfer records. Trace chains of title and examine deeds to identify clouds on title, unrecorded transfers, or fractional ownership structures. Family Tree & Heir Genealogy Investigation Perform digital skip-tracing and genealogy research using Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, obituary archives, and public record databases. Map out complete family trees for deceased owners to identify all legal heirs and surviving family members. Pinpoint situations with partial-interest dynamics (e.g., identifying a cooperative heir versus a non-responsive sibling). Daily Founder Collaboration & Process Execution Sync daily with the founder to review lead batches, adjust research parameters, and pivot based on state-specific market dynamics. Maintain clean, organized Google Sheets tracking property values, heir contact paths, and research status. Apply context clues and analytical judgment to ensure zero high-value leads slip through the cracks. Hard Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of experience in US real estate research, title abstracting, probate research, paralegal work, or complex skip-tracing. Proven ability to navigate US county court databases, GIS mapping portals, and state court portals (specifically Arkansas and Tennessee portals). High proficiency with real estate databases (PropStream, BatchData, RealtyTrac) and genealogy/public record tools (Ancestry, FamilySearch, TruthFinder). Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills for tracking complex family trees and property data. Full availability during US business hours (CST / EST). Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Preferred Tools Court & State Portals: ARCourts / CourtConnect, TN County Clerk & Chancery Court portals Real Estate Software: PropStream, BatchData, Zillow, Redfin Genealogy & Skip-Tracing: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, TruthFinder, BeenVerified Data & Ops: Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Slack Candidates do not need experience with every specific state portal listed, but must demonstrate strong software adaptability and "digital detective" research skills. Soft Skills Digital Detective Mindset: Curious, analytical, and relentless in following data trails. Critical Thinking: Uses context clues and common sense to evaluate property value and owner context. Balanced Autonomy: Independent enough to solve problems, but coachable enough to ask clarifying questions. Meticulous Attention to Detail: Maintains data integrity and accuracy across large volumes of research. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fluid, entrepreneurial environment where market targets shift. About The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a analytical, detail-driven researcher who loves solving complex puzzles. You aren't just looking for basic data entry; you enjoy diving into public records, tracking down missing details, and uncovering hidden real estate value. You take pride in delivering pristine, accurate data that directly enables successful real estate transactions. Why This Role Matters This role directly drives the firm's deal pipeline. By uncovering hidden equity and locating disconnected heirs that competitors overlook, your research creates the exact acquisition opportunities that power company growth.
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