If you're bold, knock and talk is a good method.

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Does anyone else use this method & how exactly would that work?

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There has to be definitive source, or perhaps written inquiry method, that may not be the online source for the current zoning, and perhaps for "future land use".

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I would stay away from this method in most cases.If you want to buy the property, you will need the sellers cooperation and complete a short sale with their lender.