Another tactic I found local meet-ups is finding REI forums for the area. 

I was aware of all of the selling tactics and strategies he was using the whole time.  

I wonder if the sellers can go after the buyers for deceptive sales tactics.

If you bait and switch, use sketchy tactics, or try to lock someone in to agreement that is not mutually beneficial, then you shouldn't be in business to begin with.  

I tried this exact tactic, but they are saying the garage is considered commercial connected to a residential so that is a secondary policy.

Sounds like a scare tactic but factor some expense here to straighten it out.

Learn real estate before dealing in real estate, then you can apply different tactics that are acceptable in your market, there is really no limitation as to being creative, so long as it is ethical and legal.

You can always use the same tactic most tenants use on us......."

It was a stall tactic.

Chris M - I see what you are saying and it's a great tactic.