Contacting Sellers

[Chantél Fielder]

I recently found a property that I was interested in was listed for sale. I contacted the realtor as I was interested initially as purchasing this a my first rental property. I have conducted 2 walkthroughs with my contractor and was preparing to make an offer. I contacted the realtor this evening and was told that the house was taken off market by the owners and would probably be back up again. I am bummed :( This property has been vacant for a few years as the owners inherited it, and listed on and off. I have found their contact information via property records. Can I contact them to make an offer on the house, maybe through owner financing while paying a consulting fee to the realtor? Is this legal, wise or in sound judgement? I really want this property!!!