For instance, what if the tenants see a big issue that you cannot immediately service and elect to pay rent over to the court causing you to experience financial strain or even default on your debt obligation?

Establish a propsal , seek investor and actual have something to offer them instead of realtor services. 

Since the taxes are unpaid, it is likely the property is paid off, unless he has a lender/loan servicer that is just being lazy and allowing unpaid taxes and fees to accrue.

First thing's first; I'm not in the military but THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

You don't want another service call on this stove in the future.  

I recently got hired at a stereotypical office job that very quickly made me realize how much I crave financial independence.

I work closely with US military everyday to keep morale high and to keep service members connected to home and family.

@Jacob Breazile I grew up in Monmouth/independence and know the area well.

As I am earning relatively well in my job I can afford to service the 15 year loan and the debt is being paid down relatively quickly.

My husband and I have been running a heating and AC biz for over 3 years now, we do it all; commercial, residential, new construction, equipment replacements, custom duct design & fabrication, service, maintenance, repairs...