Ours charges us court costs up front (about $500) and gets paid an additional $1,000 to $2,000 once the property is sold. 

I called the local Sherwin-Williams and they have a product for reduced permeability called Resilience but it appears to only be for exterior use. 

I've found what appears to be a great off market deal from a very motivated seller.

I've read that you can find leads on local tax assesors websites, probate and inherited properties accessible to the public at probate court offices, or work with an agent who has access to expired listings from MLS.

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It appears the pools issues will cost us $2500-$3000 to resolve.

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Argue all you want, but this is real world.So, beyond state laws and local rules of court, you rad buying the influence that I local an attorney has with local judges and commissioners (even their staff).

The building was built in 1905, but it appeared to be well maintained and had long term tenants. 

It's not as simple a question as it may appear.