These tenant's had been there 15 years, but were paying less than half of the market rent, and hadn't payed anyone a penny since the death of the owner.Now, 10 months later, one of these former tenants of the duplex showed up and knocked on the current tenants door.

Short of going door to door, or foreclosure acutions I am not sure what else I am missing...

I guess the reasoning is to get the first bid in the door so they respond to me first before responding to any future bids when the house is listed.

They usually under bid everyone else by lots just to get their foot in the door with the PM.

This is not foolproof as a lot of areas where everyone has dogs tend to have gates because dogs can tear through a screen door (when left open).

(The basement isn't accessible from inside the house, it has it's own exterior garage door and the tenant had it locked.)

We want to provide out of state , or in state investors a service that will go to your properties, take pictures, of the properties inside/out , take measurements of each space, including measurements of cabinets, doors, windows ect. we will send all info , and then set up for bids and work to be completed . soooo...if anyone can give me any insight on how to move forward i would be greatful.

But, if there's some local driver that will cause prices to increase, and the significant negative cash flow can be handled, then maybe there's a deal here.

Always leave the door open, because they may very well decide that they should have taken your deal and call you back later when their house doesn't sell.

Expenses are much higher than you would think just walking in the door.