For my family investing OOS is a big long term goal (most likely south with mountains), but it's never been the main plan. 

I plan to negotiate the rent and I want to present my proposal to show how I’ll manage the property responsibly.

I'm planning to turn it into a rental and was wondering if I should consider hiring a property manager for my first rental.

You haven't told us anything about what you plan to do after purchasing the property, so it's not clear how important interest rate is in the long run. 

I'm curious when you were planning commissioner, how long did these land swap deals take to hammer out?

I have one property at the moment, but plan to expand my portfolio. 

I tried to use an app called melio to pay some of my contractors with a credit card and it cost me more headache than planning for my rehab project.

Expanding your portfolio, streamlining tenant management, diversifying income streams, building a network, and planning for growth are also recommended.

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?

8) Is there a 3-D Tour or floor plan layout?