I am wondering how it might be possible to purchase a non-performing note directly from a lender, in this case it's Chase Bank. 

As in they are not involved in it directly and therefor don't know how to answer your question.

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A non refundable option deposit of whatever reasonable amount someone is willing to pay in your market. 

While I have not yet conducted the analysis, I know how to value the property if it were sold as a single-family home (comps, though direct comps will be difficult), but I am inexperienced with commercial properties. 

If you choose to work directly with the seller, that is your choice but then you might not be able to get help from a realtor.Some relators might do a CMA for a flat fee or to provide you what you need, but that does not prevent them in any case to show the property to their clients..If you want to do this on your own, that is fine, but then you need to do this on your own.If you are starting in real estate, you might be better of working with a local relator, it might save you money and issues down the road.

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Do you have a deposit from him, and if so, are you intending to return it back or keep it.

My advice is for this small piece, don't goto the agent, rather try to sell it to a direct buyer.