And this low demand could be a couple of factors, either a rural location with low population density or the area incomes are not high enough in order to prevent a rent burdened scenario. 

You'd have to do the research locally, market by market, to determine who the players are.

My plan is to diversify my syndications by finding similar players in other good locations.

Now you have seismic resilient with fire preventative. 

Quote from @John Underwood: LOLI'm certain they will add restrictions to prevent people from doing this.

Do you have a CLUE how many big players still make a fortune wholesaling?

The pref layer is a third party institutional player.  

I was pretty naive going in and the legal components I learned may have prevented me from expensive legal issues at some point.

Explain your situation and see if there are payment plans or hardship programs available.The BiggerPockets forums have threads on tax liens and foreclosure prevention: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/766025-surplus-funds-unpaid-taxes-in-foreclosure-saleAn experienced real estate attorney can advise you on your legal rights and explore potential solutions.Have you spoken with your local tax authority yet?

Large and national players may treat you and your property as just a number.