I'm still learning to balance how often I should contact the tenants and in which situations. 

I recently came across a single family home in my area that has a sign on the door saying “for sale by owner” but there is no contact info anywhere on the house.

This depends on a number of small factors that can add up to some big questions that need to be answered.I've done some sites in my younger years, so feel free to give me a message with your contact details and I'll be happy to help you out as best as I can.

Bankers, Private & Hard money lenders) names and contact information that will take a chance on newbies.

If I were you, id high ball everything , sounds like major damage to this house     maybe shoot for 60k rehab, high points on the hard money..... even if you buy cash at 30k +60k + hard money fees + closing costs ... you might be able to squeeze a 10 percent return out ..... if you have good contacts id say maybe It could work ... if you have only done this a couple times , maybe pass on this for something with a quicker turnaround time 

PM me if you want his contact info.

@Tim Haenn I'll have to agree with others here, we need more data.

Do I try to contact the owner and agree on a price before going to the bank to get approved or do I go to the bank before contacting the owner?

If its in default she might be able to contact the banks bring the mortgage current if someone is interested in obtaining the property.Originally posted by @Kirsten Goble:I am currently assisting someone with the sale of their home.

The Indiana area would be best, but any contact to get more info would be great, thanks!