This tells me you don't understand the basics of tax sale which is vital to know if you want to do tax sale deals. 

Hundreds of holes in the wall, filthy carpet, leaking roof and number of different kind of modifications on flooring.

You cannot make a "Plan" with strict guidelines as flexibility in a changing market is vital. 

You’ll learn how Paul discovered the vital difference between investing and speculating, why falling in love (with a deal) is incredibly dangerous, and the huge real estate gamble that Paul made that cost him $40,000.

It is absolutely vital I have AT LEAST first months rent to cover the majority of the mortgage while I fix up the other unit.

We have two 1 year olds so being in a safe neighborhood is vital to convincing my wife that this is the best move to getting to financial freedom as quickly as possible.

These modifications hinder the ability of the lender to easily sell it as a residential home if they were to have to take the property back.

I hope you have a no modifications allowed without prior written permission clause.

Because we are dependant, for the most part, on word of mouth recommendations it is vital that our recommendations are valid.

It's a loan modification or likely a ch 11 BK prospect if they want to attempt to keep while retaining ownership of the property.