I know of a very nice property in my area that is owned by someone who apparently has no motivation to sell, and yet this house sits vacant and abandoned, and is being assessed fees for maintenance by the City.

To all,Got an investment question about a subject property of interest.I want to buy a property but I did some research on tax assessment.  

This is a first and the real estate agent, title company and county assessment all seems confused and all have different opinions and really dont know what to do.I have a banked owned home under contract.

Whether that gets me anywhere who knows.Its city assessed and 235K. 

It's by a guy called Steve Howell and as far as I know, he's the only one offering such a comprehensive package.

Also remember valuations from a county assessor are always VERY low or generally low.Oregon is one of the few states I know that on the assessor page they give you tax assessed value..

Both condos saw special assessments every year.

The execution of a management agreement must be conducted by a person who is licensed.An individual may conduct auctions of real estate without a real estate license if he is properly licensed by the Louisiana Auctioneer Licensing Board.The LREC has the authority, by law, to issue subpoenas, and may impose a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 upon any unlicensed person who, after a hearing is found to have engaged in real estate activity without the benefit of a currently valid license.In addition, the LREC may assess costs and attorney fees against the unlicensed person found to have been engaged in real estate activity without a current license.No person engaged in real estate activity without a currently valid license shall have the right to receive any compensation for services so rendered.

I'll have to look for the tax assessment website like you suggest.

Timothy:Find a local tax attorney by searching Google that does Tax assessment disputes and ask him/her.