I finally decided to take the advice you all have been trying to pound into our heads to TAKE ACTION, so this is my first step. 

The saying goes don't be a penny wise but pound foolish.

So, stay cracked up, or whatever childish thing you said, and pound sand.My request just proved itself.

Legally you can tell the neighbor to pound sand.

If he tells you to pound sand then let some fool buy that property.

If it’s full of junk and filthy take pictures then tell them to pound salt and they can hire a lawyer to get it if they like 

A" product is much more desirable than a B or C product that carries more risk.Most "A" product is owned by national corporations and leased by national tenants except for a few mom and pop spaces.These have a much lower chance of default with corporate guarantees and thus a lower rate.B or C product in suburban to rural areas is even more at risk than urban cores for lending.In many markets Multifamily and Hotels are in a buy pattern and lending is strong as most lenders see low risk at the prices buyers can purchase for.Hospitality sectors such as lodges,water parks,ski resorts are still getting pounded with a slow recovery.Industrial still seems to be doing well in many markets.Retail and Office as still seen as very weak and risky for lenders unless you have a strong B to an A product in urban cores that have already started to recover.

Need to pound those phones to find the lender who wants the business.

If you're looking for a deal to flip or wholesale, you're likely going to need to pound the pavement and search for that off-market deal.

Attempting to do it on your own would be penny smart & pound foolish.