Yes, this is a common course of action among tax deliquent property buyers but I have never been successful for the following reasons:1) You have to research the deed to the property and ensure all owners are identified and sign the quit claim deed.  2) Contact the IRS (or have a real estate lawyer do so) and find out if there are any outstanding federal tax liens on the property.3) Contact the local county and city officials to get a list of all civic liens other than taxes due. 

Part of being a wholesaler is being able to identify what is a deal and what isnt.

Lots of people identify risks to action, but can't focus on risks of standing still.

Identify every term of the rental agreement that has been violated.When things get to this point, it's difficult to save the tenancy, so my approach would be to talk with the tenants about a move-out plan.Do not focus on the domestic violence.

There are a couple of methods.1- Contact local operators and ask them if they are looking to expand2- Attend our training and meet potential operators in the class3- Put ads in all of your usual places advertising the property that way.Realistically,I would not suggest buying a home for this purpose UNTIL you have the tenant identified.  

@Mary MitchellHmmmmm, what if you identified up to $40,000 worth of work (mostly exterior, but not major) in order for it to be an optimally functioning property? 

Maybe your goal is to let your nephew and his wife and their young kids move into that home, and maybe now the heirs can identify with you.

I would advise getting a reliable handyman, plumber, electrician and HVAC resources in place - things happen and if you already have them identified you won't have to scramble to find someone when you have a problem your cleaners can't resolve.

Envision This Scenario: I have currently identified a few multi family homes in Allentown, PA that My girlfriend and I deem as solid investments.

During your rehab, your electrician can identify those circuits and remove them from those two units and still leave them so they power the other units.