Forcing sale of abandon house

[Daniel Townsend]

There is an abandon property in my neighborhood that I want to buy and rehab. It has been an adventure tracking down the owner and I have reached a dead end. I’ve talked with the county auditor, probate officer, attorney, etc. I’ve found out the family history of the property and finally talked to a relative who gave the the name of an unreachable next-of-kin.

I know there are half a year of taxes owed. Has anyone forced the sale of a property through the county or the sheriff’s dept? The property is in bad shape with roof collapsing in a small spot and animals leaving in it.

Advice would she so helpful! Thanks!