Offering a tenant/owner cash to view home

[Dylan D.]

I'm sure this may be frowned upon because of fact that would be considered disturbing the tenant. However recently I have had a large amount of homes in my area hitting the mls as curb offers only. Has anyone approached a home (without realtor) and tried to maybe offer the tenant/owner a little bit of cash for there time if they are uncooperative I feel you could really feel somebody out in just an hour (living conditions, home condition, type of person that's going to destroy home etc) and it would give me a huge advantage over other buyers and lower risk..Also could this be done in pre foreclosure homes facing sherriff sale..but most importantly is this even legal?