This way some hold outs can't bring the government to a screeching halt.

Any good agent can negotiate a fair commission out of the seller side if they are bringing an offer. 

It depends if you need or want the money out or want an asset that will bring in income, especially since you own it cash.

Figuring the seller was milking the property and doing minimal upkeep, the inspection team report has so far already helped me bring the seller down several 100K in asking price.

Most people bring their own.We also have a bin of razors, q-tips, cotton balls and even a bunch of contact lens cases in the master bath.

We meet twice a month: once to vet a passive investment together, and once to bring in an outside expert to present on their area of expertise. 

@Kunal Saluja we've got a map with a lot of information at our website:)

Check out the state of Illinois website. 

I am going to start a company website to host the pictures and provide a little explanation of what we did. 

You'll learn what contractors are good at such repairs, and eventually people will start bringing you "problem properties" with that issue.Another related idea: contact a good local realtor and ask them if they know of any on or off market properties that would be a hard sell for most buyers.