If you so happen to be lucky enough to draw their attention, ask them if they're interested in selling and that you have a motivated buyer.

One strategy we've heard from people is to draw on the lines of credit now, even though the funds are not needed.

So if you drop $100k on drawings, thats an $100k that is equity in the building.

I know how to analyze deals because I do deals myself, and I can draw on past experience because I have been there myself. 

But taking it from the architectural drawings to occupation on our build (2 Bedroom) should take about 5 to 7 months. 

In agreement with @Adrien S. that it's best to have a Real Estate Attorney draw one up. 

If you have a certain neighborhood in mind I can draw a target area on the map and sort by absentee owners for all properties, or get more specific by property type, square footage, etc.

With a single member LLC it is just treated as a member draw and there is nothing that needs be reported.

I have more ideas for you.1) Find out what you've got: Draw out your new potentially plat map on CAD, take it to the city/county planning department and ask them "is this feasible?

After doing one with an attorney, many people do the subsequent ones on their own.It was well worth it for us.