Aquiring first investment property

[George Craciun]

Hello BP community,

I am working on purchasing my first investment property. I am planning to invest in my back yard, Florida. Whatever comes on the MLS doesn't make sense for my criteria, so I decided to drive around the neighborhoods to check any distressed properties. I came along a property that had the yard neglected. After checking out on the county's appraiser and tax collector websites, I found out the owner has the mailing address at the property and that there is a tax certificate on the property. I door knocked and checked the property at different times, but the house seems to be abandoned. I might be able to pay cash for the property. What options do I have to acquire the property?

Regards, 

George