general beginner RE question

[Matt Markel]

I know of some properties that are for sure bank owned properties. At one time I knew a guy who told me his home was foreclosed on, and it has been sitting vacant for 2+ years. Also, I do home health and a patient and I were walking outside and I just asked about a home down the street. He said, yeah that has been that way since the bank took over. So, knowing these things, where do I go from there to track down who actually owns these type of properties, or how do i go about finding who to talk to about properties? Are there certain departments at a bank to call and ask this information, or is there a department with the city/county to ask about who owns the property? Thanks