Buying Property of Absentee Owner

[Abigail Pusey]

Hey guys,

I was driving around my neighborhood when I found a run-down property. I looked it up on the county site and found out that the owner had a judgement against them personally and is from IL. A lien has been placed on the property. How would you suggest going about trying to buy this house? I was thinking of either mailing the owner directly or knocking on the neighbor’s door to see if they know anything and have any sort of contact.

I don’t know much about judgements or liens, and I’ve never bought an investment property before but this looks like a good one. What should be my next step?

Thanks!