@Ty PrimersJust curious - how did you come into possession of the list?

Getting possession back and getting it re-rented is the most important thing.

I've even gotten title to props via adverse possession.

OCCUPANCY: Exclusive irrevocable possession and occupancy shall be delivered to Buyer, Buyer’s Assignees, or Buyer’s Agents at 5:00 PM on the date this agreement is signed by Seller, on the date of Close of Escrow, on ________________, 20______ or no later than ___________ days after Close of Escrow.

Although the specific details will be written into the mortgage, so there may be cases where a creative method isn't covered.for example, here is an excerpt from a Fannie Mae link:Originally posted by Fannie Mae Ownership Transfers:...We consider each of the following situations to constitute a transfer of ownership: * Transfer of any interest in the property subject to the mortgage by sale, bequest, gift, or otherwise,* Assumption of the mortgage debt by the property purchaser,* Exchange of possession of property under a land sales contract or any other land trust device, and* Transfer of a beneficial interest in an inter vivos revocable trust (living trust) that owns the property....

You are the owner, you have a deed, you have control and possession -- although it is subject to the right of redemption.Good Luck!

After that he can either buy it from me or we will take possession.  

Then sell it on a contract or lease option with the proviso that the title isn't clear, or rent until you can get it through probate or can acquire clear title through a quiet title action (typically your state's time period to effect adverse possession).

@Brian PowellWow, so many great replies: yes get insurance point, out that it doesn’t cover the tenants possessions have them get renters insurance.Insurance is a must!

I now have possession of the property and evicted previous owners.