Why does the tenant have access to the basement?

As always protect the seller / the customer, above all the deal must be win-win.But even making a business out of taking control of RE and assigning, even this is permissable in any volume you'd like in the restrictive Ohio per the Jeff Watson interview of OH RE board members, as long as you don't do certain things and take legitimate control and risk via P&S contract with typical earnest money, (what ever, but more than $10 or $100).  

I already have access to properties behind on taxes, but most of those sellers aren't that motivated to sell. 

I am trying to get access to look around inside and maybe do an inspection.

Also if you are a bookworm, check out the list of BP's 21 Best Real Estate Books, and start checking them off.Philadelphia also has some very useful online tools to access public records.I live/work in the city and am happy to discuss REI there anytime...Best of luck!

With today's restrictions on contact between L.O.

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There are restrictions of course on what's allowed, but if you are dead set on MF it could be a good way to keep moving with it.

Restricted access and password protected data will be required by your vendor.  

I was thinking a traditional HELOC would,be difficult because of self employment with a low net income.Are they not as restrictive as I'm thinking?