They then didn't clean it since April until now.

You can still make the home look really nice and clean, which will help you get the maximum rental amount. 

The side area I can clean up and I think pretty much leave it.  

Build the system, step away, be a service missionary with my wife and kids (e.g. bring clean water systems to third-world villages, disaster relief, etc.)"

Clean unit but original 1980 finishes.

Check with the public works department to find out if city sewer, water, gas and electric are available for a new built.

Well, I went back to property today, and it appears the county sheriffs office was there to clean it out last week under a "Writ of Possession" order of evacuation.  

If the plumbing/electrical etc.

I've used someone on Yelp for a couple of appliance fixes and a family friend who helped with an electrical problem, those have been fine but there isn't a system in place to easily route problems to solutions.My question is, for DIY landlords out there, how do you assemble a list of service providers when you first became a landlord (e.g. handyman, plumber, electrician, etc)? 

Or you can make a contingent offer based on getting clean title.