I don’t know why you’re being advised to go through an eviction based on the circumstances you presented.You wouldn’t file an eviction against a tenant who has stated they’re moving out, and then voluntarily moved out and returned the keys as agreed.An eviction (unlawful detainer action) is only done to recover possession of a property that someone is refusing to voluntarily return to you.If you still need to recover money from them after they’re out, then you typically go through small claims.

This is probably something not many people can anticipate because of the circumstances (COVID, Rep. to Dem., etc.,)  but what will the market do with a transition from Trump to Biden? 

He is claiming "extenuating circumstances" without stating what it is.

Without knowing your deadline or life circumstances, have you considered borrowing from family and/or selling your residence and renting/buying something significantly more modest.

But the owners have been neglecting the property for decades and the power hasn't been turned on in who-knows-how-long.Do you know how I can approach this problem?

Meaning if one tenant moves out, we do NO under any circumstances refund their "share" of the security deposit.

I have done a lot of research and read a lot, but with covid and the circumstances, not sure if now is the best time to jump in!!

We also do handwritten letters to folks, and we have automated mailers and emails we send out to these leads so we're hitting sellers from a bunch of different angles.When I secure an appointment with a seller, I've also started driving around their neighborhoods to look at nearby houses with signs of neglect.

Under normal circumstances the numbers on this home didn't jump out to me.

We have seen where owners who walked away from a home, then neglected to pay tax/water arrears, didn't get their mail forwarded about the notice of a tax lien foreclosure & then lost it.