After the eviction process, we got back possession and discovered significant amount of damages from feces on carpets and walls, broken garage door, broken fence door, broken laundry washer, to unimaginable horrors on the trees, and landscapes.

The State has had possession for 6 years. 

Honestly knowing that people can't picture the finished product, I'd wait until you have possession and can post after photos.

A direct buyer does not have any obligation other than letting the seller know that they do possess a real estate license if they do because then it is not arm's length.Once a wholesaler is involved, they are making representations to the seller about the deal they will help them get.

(A) Any security deposit in excess of fifty dollars or one month's periodic rent, whichever is greater, shall bear interest on the excess at the rate of five per cent per annum if the tenant remains in possession of the premises for six months or more, and shall be computed and paid annually by the landlord to the tenant."

@Zachary Sales While 10 days sounds like a long time, let's not jump to conclusions.We've had issues where tenants claim they've moved out, but then want to come back to get personal possessions at their leisure.

We always push for vacant possession although once I regretted it as the little old lady had nowhere to go with her yappy little dog.

As for selling with 10% down at 8% interest, you now have two title transfers that violate the due on sale clause and add complications to subject to “safeguards” that reduce risk if note is accelerated, if party in possession doesn’t pay taxes or insurance, and of triggering whatever system the lender has set up to notify them when a deed transfer takes place. 

He's not there and thus not in possession of anything in that house.

It's likely that's the reason they turn off the utilities. there are few ways you can go about this situation. one that I would consider, try to communicate and have him agree with you on a date and time to take possession of the property. for the lock I would tell him, yes.