@John Beck your best bet is to start with local banks and credit unions who know and understand the area. 

Try to take at least two people for inspections if the owner will be present so that one can keep the owner occupied.If the owner is sticking too close, you can bet they fear what the tenants will say.

If it’s this “difficult” to find out which person owns the property, that’s probably for a reason.You’re best bet is to contact the lawyer, let him know why you want to contact the owner and have him/her set it up. 

Your best bet would be sell the land as is  and buy somewhere around there in a place with lower taxes . 

I bet you are right on about it being a Copywriter who isn't as fluent as maybe they should be to explain nuanced concepts and such.

@Frankie Betancourt Your best bet at this point in the process in my experience is to attend the Sheriff Sale and be sure to have the funds available, all sheriff sales I know of, like Jon said, are cash only and 'as is' obviously.

Best bet is pay cash, take out a heloc, buy more with HELOC.

Pulling equity is a good idea if you don't max it up to the hilt. say 70% to Valuation is fair bet.

Therefore, we want to build our asset column as fast as we can and with a sharp eye on what we can afford at the same time. 

It's not the same but I bet they aren't that far off.