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hi david. doing a county records search is a good idea. you can also check for any foreclosure proceedings and such while you are there. the absolute fastest way to find the bank that holds the property is to call the local treasurers or tax authority office. someone is paying the taxes, ask who. most of the time, the bank will either pay them themselves or use an escrow agency to do it such as core logic. if that is the case, then call the escrow agent and see if they will give you that information. sometimes they will, and other times they won't. good luck

Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

$XXX,XXX is to be paid at the time of delivery of the deed in cash, or by certified, cashier’s, treasurer’s, or bank check(s).

The bottom line is that you need to be out turning over rocks looking for treasure.

as this is the most powerful real estate site in the world, be sure to check out some of local meetups here in the Treasure Valley.

In CA if you do the tax sale approach it is recommended by the tax collectors- treasurers of any county that you do not do any rehab or sell the property for 1 years time frame as there is a litigation period allowed to the property owners (estate owners included), to contest in court if there was an erroneous sale or a legitimate reason it should not have been sold. 

It is a treasure and don't be shy to reach out

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You might even find some treasures!