Oil dropped below $0 for awhile in some places as they were paying for storage on things like oil tankers because they couldn't unload at a refinery as they were full from no one driving or flying and using fuel. 

I've got one I'm going to unload this year so I can pursue some larger deals we're looking over.

He'd take his F250 to the rock supplier, fill'er up, and we'd unload it by hand.

I think the bank is trying to unload it before it officially goes NPN.  

I also use composite lumber on all exterior door frames and casing, so they can not rot. 

You received good advice from @Mark Ainley everything is taking longer than expected and material prices are rising (especially lumber).What is the full scope of work for $40k?

In which case, would he/she not have had plenty of chances before getting to the tax sale stage to unload the property to a savvy investor.  

Seller may have had a similar “surprise” and wants to unload the liability.

We bought some Lumber Liquidators flooring for the same project and sent it back because it felt like fine sandpaper.The worst thing to me is subfloor prep.

The trailer is actually better for carrying drywall, plywood, lumber than the box of the truck was (wheels are outside the box and it has a drop axle).If we are getting a lot of material (2 lifts of drywall last week), then the supply places all deliver for free.Here in Canada, the CRA has some "peculiar" rules around vehicle deductions and rental income.