They want to stay because they think the foreclosure has problems and is not legal, but will NOT get an attorney to file a court case.Sometimes the occupants are renters and they get special treatment and have rights to stay for certain periods of time, check with your state's laws, it changes.   

The safe harbor provides that the IRS will not challenge the qualification of property as either replacement property or relinquished property, or the treatment of the accommodation party as the property owner under the like-kind exchange rules, if property is held in a qualified exchange accommodation arrangement (QEAA).

In general I think humane treatment comes down to intent and communication in situations like this. 

Once side, Attorneys and suits take time/effort but on the other hand, we have to fight for the unfair/unjust treatment, so they don't abuse others.

Add $1 for the ceiling treatment is reasonable.

One phone call solved the problem--DMZ and spot treatment--along with a squeeze of caulk in the space.Good Luck!

They type of stain determines the best treatment.

Also, if you are seeking to become a passive investor and want favorable tax treatment upon the sale, consider becoming LP in an investment that offers Bonus Depreciation. 

You probably want to sync with an Ohio CPA as well to confirm tax treatment advantages.

We upgraded the carpet to vinyl flooring, did a bunch of treatments for the smoke (vinegar, ozone, Killz), repainted the cabinets, and installed some cheap upgrades throughout.