Buying an REO (Foreclosed 10 years ago sitting empty) from a bank

[Chris Wolfe]

I'm sure this question has been asked before, and may be wishful thinking... but 

There is a home I found that foreclosed back in 2009, sitting empty and boarded up.  The owner shows as Bank of America, and the trustees deed has Wamu mortgage Series 2005-AR17.  Has anyone had any luck buying something like this directly from the bank?  As it appears to be in limbo... any advice would be greatly appreciated.