We are told that a property is abandoned technically when the power is off, water is off and there is nothing of "Perceived Value"  in the home.

Any other useful tools for getting a feel for the neighborhoods?

Front stairs and walk way need some TLC the steps are cracking at least power wash and fill cracks in if you don't want to replace with pavers or bricks. 

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I'm working with multiple analysis tools as well as my own custom one to try and analyze properties to purchase.

All that you need to be concerned today is if this is a formal probate with a PR who has the power to sell now.

In your world we should cower at the great power the attorneys and courts can bring.....lol.

There is a Power Station right across the road.2.

Don't talk about techniques like lease-option, installment sale, wraparound mortgage, Talk about concepts and what's in it for them with reluctant language and using good negotiating tools

A tool used to help us analyze a deal.