I believe using a local area code shows you are out scamming and are around the area plus it may give the owner assurance in knowing you know your stuff since you possibly live there.

I have computer programs I've written that automatically retrieve all the trustee's and sheriff's sale in my area, and i can then sort them by zip code, sale date, etc.

They may have the inside track on homes with code violations.

The person from the planning department he spoke with did not know and simply told him "that's probably correct" and then initiated a required building and fire code inspection for the property because of "a fire in the last 10 years with no inspection".The building completely meets fire code and has all the proper smoke detectors and fire extinguishers with updated tags, so I am not worried. 

@Sarah Miller The following is from the Ohio law link from above:Title [53] LIII REAL PROPERTYChapter 5322: STORAGE FACILITIES5322.01 Storage facility definitions.As used in sections 5322.01 to 5322.05 of the Revised Code:(A) "Self-service storage facility" means any real property that is designed and used only for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space in the facility under the following conditions:(1) The occupants have access to the storage space only for the purpose of storing and removing personal property .(2) The owner does not issue a warehouse receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title, as defined in section 1301.201 of the Revised Code, for the personal property stored in the storage space"Self-service storage facility" does not include any garage used principally for parking motor vehicles, any garage or storage area in a private residence, an establishment licensed pursuant to sections 915.14 to 915.24 of the Revised Code, or any property of a bank or savings and loan association that contains vaults, safe deposit boxes, or other receptacles for the uses, purposes, and benefits of the bank's or savings and loan association's customers.If I'm understanding this correctly, then most of the advice above relating to Self Storage would be incorrect.

Hey everyone i was hoping to get some insight from people experienced with direct mailing to delinquent tax, code violation, etc.

There are walks to clean up general debris in the neighborhood (trash that gets blown around) and identify properties that need code compliance issues resolved. 

OutputMode=Input&searchType=RealEstate&page=FindByAddressI would also check with the permitting office to make sure as well.https://webapps.hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/resources/onlineservices/permits/If these things have not been done according to code or had permits pulled you're asking for trouble from a variety of directions.

The first, the Dwelling Unit Installment Contract Act, 765 ILCS 75/0.01, et seq., requires that a contract for the sale of a “dwelling unit” state that the seller warrants that there is no notice that has been received of a dwelling code violation or, if one has been received, that a list of the notices and statements is available to the contract purchaser. 765 ILCS 75/1, 75/2.

Me and my partner are in negotiation stages on acquiring a couple large parcels of land in 85009 zip code.