Contact the creditors and try to negotiate a release fee of some kind?

@Mike Schorah Typical “defaming of title” would be filing an affidavit/memorandum of contract in the county records, then not releasing it.

One of things I have on mine is a release that allows me to speak to their former landlords and employers, which the tenants actually sign.

Second, does anyone have experience with releasing tax liens and know exactly what forms I need to submit to the IRS to get this seller to close on the property? 

Of course, they would not release that information. 

I am releasing one of my units right now in Fayetteville, and we have 5 applicants on the first day.

As far as I know there is no penalty fee for redemption...no interest, etc.It can be tricky to get mortgage info since you are not on the mortgage many don't like to release info to you.   

Get a CTA/ extension signed and keep marketing, or 'sweeten the pot' and offer to pay them an extra $500 for an extension, and deduct it from your expected release fee when you do find an end buyer

They just released a new tool called market minder which is a very cool dashboard once you have your property up and running. 

In which case, its just a purchase...Almost sounds like you need to find financing for a purchase WITH the current lien holder willing to release the lien for $30k.