Taking over an eviction

[Travis White]

Anyone have any experience purchasing a property from a seller that has an ongoing eviction? What are the considerations? Would I be able to proceed with the eviction process he started or would I need to start a new one? Do owed rents need to be assigned to me as the new owner during the purchase process? Anyone know a good attorney with experience in this area? 

Long story short, I've got a tired landlord that is overwhelmed and exhausted by the eviction process and being able to take the property off his hands mid-eviction could be valuable to him. 

Thanks!