Foreclosure with past owner living there

[Ron K.]

Single family bank foreclosure with past owner still living there.  RE listing agent said I would have to do the eviction or work out a rental agreement if I purchased the home.  In addition, there are no showings and I'd have to buy sight unseen (although she suggested I knock on the door even though the listing clearly states not to).  Property is attractively priced.  

I haven't bought a bank property in many years.  Is it common to not evict before listing?  I do plan to meet with occupant to determine if he is a good rental candidate.  I do not want to buy and evict (it's in my neighborhood) so using as a rental and rehabbing later would be my plan.  I am open to thoughts and suggestions please.

[Chris Seveney]

@Ron K.

As someone who buys mortgage loans, I would say if the property was foreclosed upon it would be difficult to see that person as a good renter. There mortgage payment was probably close to the rental payment and to foreclose in Pennsylvania is a lengthy process so they must have been way behind

If I bought it I would get an attorney and have them handle the eviction or offer cash for keys