They seem like good tenants so I’d like to avoid them moving out especially with the slower winter months coming.

If you have a full mgt. contract, they most likely will make the decision in placing.

Or do you contract with a GC instead?

I'm sure that she'll be less than happy, but I think I'm best served at this point by sticking with the original contract. 

Does RM still have the county contract?

If your budget allows it, contract out stuff and get the house done as quickly as possible.     

Attorneys just don't seem to want to assist in any way as this kind of deal is promoting breach of contract with regard to the current owner and has some risk.I guess if someone could convince me it's possible, would they be willing to explain a step-by-step process to me?

Bobby Nilsen what form do you use to get the property in contract for wholesaling?

High level process overview:Put the property under contract with the owner.

I currently have a house under contract that has thrown multiple curve balls already!