On A side note, I would ask the niece if she has the legal authority to remove the mans possessions.

Keep the property in my name and he would just take possession.  

The bank was the prior owner since the courts awarded possession to the bank.

I think you just need to be in the right position, state of mind, and possess the ability to take massive action.Best of luck,Pete

Well, quite honestly no other Real Estate Agent possesses the deep knowledge I have of that geographic territory.

Turns out my the bank already has possession of the property but now I know for the next one I see.

If you have a true line of credit with a checkbook in your possession, you can write a check for anything you want.  

Given that, you can either hire a cleaner to quickly address the situation (if you do that, make sure to have it noted that your tenant agrees to this solution and you get their completion acknowledgement), or you can take the hard-line of saying they have already signed and taken possession of the unit.  

We did the deal and I paid the mortgage company $20k, paid him $2500 and took possession of the house.

You would have to do it right, though.You would have to take possession of the property as your primary residence and then get the proper licenses from the city of Austin and pay hotel taxes on it.