The house I need financing for is a 3/2, block house with a metal roof, large fenced back yard, fireplace, and 1-car carport.

You can find this out by talking to the Treasurer or it may be noted in the county records. 

He is the treasurer at our local REIA.

I'm a trash to treasure junkie & hope to get that upscale/urban chic look on the cheap.That said, I've got my eye on a row house in an up & coming neighborhood.  

I have read a lot of material and typically to get information on the tax lien sales or tax deed sales google search for the tax assessor or treasurer's website of the county you are interested in. 

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

The tenant always has choices as to how to use their resources (time, talent and treasure) and so does the landlord.

Metal?

They held up the auction because the Treasurer was busy taking his money.

You can usually use the Parcel Number to look up the amount of taxes they pay every year through the county treasurer or assessors website.4).