If so, have you done anything to strike up a conversation w/ the (previous) owners to possibly negotiate a better deal?  

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Most important of all, is I'd like a real, one on one conversation. ( I'm full of questions. )Thank you for your time :)

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Statement that doesn't relate to the topic or any of the conversations but ok thanks for sharing.

When you place the offer, I would also want to have a conversation with the seller to let them know why I offered at a certain price and a proof of funds to prove I am serious.

Asking price is $197,900, I’ve assumed that we could buy it for $192,000 based on our agent’s conversation with the listing agent.

I'd personally like to study up before meeting and conversing with others.Thanks again!

It would be best to have a phone conversation, but I don't know how to get that info...

Conversely, you usually should expect better appreciation from SFRs than small MFs (duplex, fourplex type) as the latter are usually not owner occupied and hence, pride of ownership can suffer a bit more w/them if owned by investors who are deferring maintenance impacting curb appeal.