Just continue to extend the closing until the property is cleaned out appropriately.

You should be able to clean and do everything you need to do and still watch the baby."  

If you plan to bid on any of the house at the auction, make sure you do a little research first to make sure that the house has a clean title.

If so, when they move out, discuss keeping some or all of it to clean the unit. 

Title is clean.

If you are pretty green one of the large brokers will provide training and get you started with some skills but no leads.

I am finally ready to sell a rental on Green Mountain, and buy a SFH off south Broadway.  

After taking over my management, it took some time, but  I have found established, reputable people for cleaning, maintenance, etc., who answer their phone and get things done when I call them.

I would clean up and beautify the exterior, to let the neighbors know you are trying.  

Things are often cheap for a reason, and it should serve as a red flag, not a green light.