That data I becoming more and more accessible to consumers vs being hidden behind Realtor walls

I would argue that for all you know she could be dead inside the unit, or injured and therefore you needed to call a locksmith to provide access.

Where is your commitment, even 1k is nothing, I too would have turned you down  STOP listening to " gurus " and reading books,,,,,,,,, All the best and good luck 

Property is in great condition, all units renovated; Next to BART mass transit stop (nearly next door).

My partner and I have tried going to the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack to try and get access to the probate list.

I get the “I’ll have it next week” until I stop calling.Thanks,Jeff

As a final note, I am also an American abroad, nice to see others not letting it stop them from investing!

How did you go about finding agents like that, that may have more access to pocket listings?

You must stop the bleeding. 

If not try to get an injunction to stop construction from a judge, up your flood insurance, there are a few different ways to deal with the situation or the blow back in this case.To me is sounds like the builder made a error in his engineering plans, and he knows it.