I had to back out on the very first property I had under contract because the inspection revealed major problems.

When I ultimately got it, it didn't reveal much of the work needing to be done. 

Greenville county is pretty easy going for the most part.I would call the zoning department and ask them some generic questions without revealing the address for now and see what they say.I also doubt a neighbor would know to even report this.Find out the current zoning.

I am inclined to think there is a decent sized issue/problem that has not yet revealed itself yet.

I won't 'pounce' on a property until after C-19 reveals what it will do to the market, but I want to be good and ready so I don't miss any opportunities.

Issues involving liens or fines of the property are typically revealed as part of the title inspection by a title agent. 

@Jay Hinrichs You're right- and the pitch seems to always begin with "I'm just like you" or [I'm just a regular guy] and [I've-been-where-you-are-andhere's-how-I did-it-and-now_I'm-going-to- REVEAL (that word "reveal" is always in there somewhere)-to-you-the-SECRET (this word is almost always in there as well-- and, if it WAS a "secret", it stopped being one the moment he mentioned it!

I don't feel comfortable revealing his name or the corps name just yet, but I will in due time.Be brutally honest here - Do you guys think we are stupid for not going to the DA yet?

Hindsight and reflection has revealed to me that I'm am pretty good at negotiating and rehab.

Legal notices are fine but not intended to reveal what you're looking for (real property w/equity).You'll learn more about estates by schlepping down to the courthouse and reading the actual case files.