I apologize for some of the vague details, but by my "MLS without an agent comment", I meant the various realtor apps/websites, not that I have access to the full MLS. 

I contacted a lady with taxing authority who stated the property is at around 10K in unpaid taxes (not paid since 2008), but I wouldn't have access until it went up for auction which could be several months from now.

To have the access to MLS is one of the reasons that I think it brings values too. 

This can be an easy way to gain access to liquidity for the average person.

So as you can see he has been living there without paying a dime for close to 2 years (and not paying the utility bills either)  We had intended to go the eviction route but gave him three options 1) Vacate the property within 30 days and when we have access and a vacant house, we would pay him $2,000 (Cash for Keys)2) Buy the property from us and close in 30 days ($10K over what we paid)3) Go through the eviction processWe have him three days to make a decision as to which option he wanted to pursue and he indicated he was trying to find the money. 

My husband is a local GC so I have access to his list of tradesman. 

To be fair if you then need access to the equity it will cost you.

That's a great way to get access to properties with a lower down payment aka House Hack.

Remind them as move-out day approaches to be out on X day / X time or the following fees will be accessed.  

But you are probably not going to see a significant number of good calls.The MLS may have some properties you are looking for, if you have access.