I want to provide a safe place for a long term tenant and take pride in the place I’m providing.

The quality of agents runs the gamut, but I bet you don't ask the attorney to represent you and tell them I won't pay you until I am sure you win the case (obviously some do work that way but talking about the situations where that is not the case).That being said, if you ask someone to run around and do a bunch of "free" work eventually that tapers off as they find clients that respect their time, energy, resources (assuming they are worth their weight). 

Hey @Ashton LaneYour best bet is to get one of the residents to do it.

Depending on the location and the aggressiveness of the landlord, he can get a judgment for the total amount owed, possibly interest on the balance until paid off, legal fees, re-rental costs, and can likely obtain a garnishment against both your wages and a levy against your bank accounts, all the while destroying both your credit for the next 7 years.Your best bet is to make an offer to the landlord.

Since you have equity I’m sure you can find someone who will make that bet.

I know it's a long shot and likely impossible, but if there's a way, what do you think would be the best bet?

@Alejandro Buse  Of those options, Nanaimo is probably your best bet. 

If nothing else, I bet you could get rid of those closing costs. 

The property had mortgage recorded in 2009 and has a senior 90k federal tax lien from 9/7/2010--- per this clip from the IRS website, and it being over 10 years, would that mean I'm safe?!

A good REALTOR®, who is not super busy, would be your best bet because they're hungry for deals and being promised both the buy and sale side would be huge for them.