Tracking down owner of abandoned home

[Andrew Graziano]

Noticed an abandoned home while driving that hasn't had its lawn mowed this season so obviously not bank owned. Found the owners name on the county tax site. Anyone had any tips on getting a mobile number from just a name?

[Arcinio Arauz]

Talking to neighbors is the best thing to do. Also, you can send a certified letter to the tax address if it's different from the property address. When doing this, write on envelope... "Forwarding address requested" this will allow you to find where exactly the tax bill is being sent. Then I would just go make a visit in person! 

To find out if owners are dead... Call the sheriff / coroner's office and give them the name and they'll tell you ( at least they do where I live).