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There are.. but how do I  get access to those?  Unless it's abandoned  or I know the people aren't living there anymore.

Unless it's abandoned  or I know the people aren't living there anymore.

^ That's what a drop Is - a home that's vacated.

So how do I find out if the home is vacated or not?

• Physically keep an eye on It for movement - lights switching on & off etc.
  
• Get their landline number and repeatedly call during the evening/night to see If anyone answers.
  
• Contact the real estate agent as though you're an Interested buyer.
  
• Check If the mailbox Is full of letters, brochures etc - It's an Indication that no one Is home to collect It.
  
• Check the state of the property - lawn hasn't been cut, weeds out of control Indicates It's likely vacated.