That might make an injury to your snow-shovelng tenant excluded from coverage and you might have a potentially huge uncovered exposure.

I much rather start fresh with new tenants than have to deal with this conflict.

I would think that these major issues will lead to other problems that you have not uncovered yet.

No idea what prices are like at different times of the year where you're looking, but a tired building in my target area (very close to a major college) definitely sell at a discount from the fresh/nice looking ones.

You could do something like offer to buy on terms at around $76K-$81K and just sell it at around $99k with some fresh paint and touch ups. at $35k less any Realtor would would consider there client to buy at that price point.

Fresh paint makes everything look better.

The most common term used by wholesalers "It just needs carpet and a fresh coat of paint."

I am looking at a property heading towards a foreclosure auction and our title search has uncovered 3 IRS tax liens on the property.

The more intimate the interaction the better chance you have of uncovering what their fears and needs are which, if properly addressed, will give you a much better chance of converting that prospect into a private lender.

It would be great to meet a seasoned investor in these areas, as we are very fresh to real estate investing.