So I ended up trying to wait the wholesaler out where he then came back to me asking me if I still wanted the property and I was able to gain more leverage and negotiate the price down to what I wanted that’s cutting his commission and closing the deal.

These CPAs have their own companies and are taking a pay cut working with WealthAbility in the hopes of gaining wealthy well-vetted clients.

Might as well cut the middle man out and go directly to the source. 

First thing as you don't want be cutting into drywall, digging up concrete when you are completed.

Now that she's dead her family has cut off the electricity and gas to the house. 

-Cut method is with a utility knife, not a saw (saves a ton on labor).

Had runs and the cut-ins were a complete mess --- basically, they weren't cut-ins. 

Tenant is not present in the rental and has cut off all communication.

I would sell and cut your loses.

Depending on what bank owns it you may have bills for water, sewer, grass cutting, etc. since the house went into foreclosure, maybe a year or two worth of bills.