Buying an occupied forclosure

[Anthony Reyes]

Hi all, I am wondering how you approach a property purchased as foreclosure to find our if it’s occupied. Can I just show up, knock and if no one answer kick the door in? (I wish). If it is occupied how should I approach the person living there?

Would approaching them and trying a cash for keys deal work? Legally? or should the eviction process just be started immediately?

Said property is in Cleveland, Ohio

Thanks in advance.