I would start the Quite Title action, strait way , or use a company called Tax Title Services , see if they do that state.

Unfortunately, this whole area is in dire need of a facelift & there hasn't been any new projects for decades.

But that only removes them from an interest in the property, they are still on the loan so no one in their right mind would give up their interest and still keep the loan liability even as dire as your circumstances are, unless I am missing something.

The property is right on a main highway that goes strait into the city, but has a very run down neighborhood behind it.

Notwithstanding CoVid, the mall seems empty and the shops look to be pretty dire. 

I need to do something about it ASAPI don't want any money but I just want to get rid of this property and I'm in dire straits to do so.

I could also just sell it, and pay the tax, given some of the dire economic predictions under Trumps administration.I am leaning toward 1031 exchange, but not sure if this is the best option, any advice is greatly appreciated.  

The plan is to manage a few properties myself to get my systems in place then hire someone to do showings/book keeping on the software,I know this will be a constant work in progress and I will adjust things as I go but 2 things I want to get strait before I start...Legal - I have reviewed fair housing laws and will have my employee do the same - but incase legal issue/questions or evictions come up should I contact an attorney now?

That's the 3rd strait year that the number of sales is down so there are fewer buyers now. 

Rotted wood on roof, "I think this is siding" and is in dire need of landscaping.