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

[Billy Rogers]

You can use this website for Douglas County Nebraska to find the name of the property owner

http://douglascone.wgxtreme.com/

Just put in the street number and street name. I'm not sure how often it's updated.

Once you find the property, double click it at the bottom of the screen and a new window will come up with more information on the property.

[Matt Markel]

I FORGOT TO PUT THAT IN THE QUESTION I GUESS. I GO TO THE COUNTY ASSESSORS WEBSITES FOR THESE PROPERTIES AND THEY SAY THE PERSON WHO USED TO BE THE OWNER. 2 OF THEM I KNOW BECAUSE THE HOUSE IS ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY IN-LAWS AND THE OTHER IS A GUY I KNOW FROM THE TIRE STORE MY COUSIN OWNS AND HE WORKS THERE. IN BOTH CASES THE OWNERS ARE LISTED STILL AS THE PEOPLE ON THE COUNTY ASSESSORS PAGE, BUT THESE GUYS ARE OUT AND HAVE BEEN FOR A WHILE.