boarded up house...how to buy?

[David T]

hello i am pretty new to this real estate business. i currently own one rental property that i purchased 1.5 years ago. i noticed there has been a boarded up house in my area (central NJ) for at least a year now. i am interested in potentially purchasing the property but don't know where to even begin with finding out about it. do you guys have any sources or information on where i can find out more about the house ie who the mortgage company is, etc? i have done a lot of internet searching of the address and whatnot but have not come up with anything useful. thanks in advance! dave