Stress-test: add 10% maintenance + proper landlord insurance + 1% rate shock.2) Financing playbook:HELOC: keeps your low first-mortgage rate, flexible, interest-only; great for the down payment on the new place.

Courts in Franklin County tend to move fairly quickly once everything’s filed properly, so getting the ball rolling now could save you a lot of time and money.

You would just need to make sure you work with the proper licensed professionals to handle things like installing utilities, power, and septic systems.

Hard to gauge year-round vacancy, but September/October looked to be 5-15 days booked at nearby places, going anywhere from $125-250 a night. 

Watch out for expansive soil in the Bay Area - it creates foundation issues if not properly drained.

They even chose a respectable company not a fly by night company.

I will look into the insurance premiums to make sure I'm accounting for those properly. 

@Ben Rosenblum  Its great the airbnb worked out for you and eliminating the 1 night stays is probably the key factor in decreasing hassle. 

They’re not in a financial position to keep the home and are worried about it going into foreclosure.I’m potentially interested in buying the property, but I want to approach the situation carefully and respectfully.What’s the proper process for buying a home in this kind of situation (no will, possible probate involved)?

Soundproofing, fire separation, and utility splits can add up quickly but if the bones and layout already work, it might just need strategic upgrades and proper documentation to create real value.If you decide to move forward, connect with a local investor-friendly agent, contractor, and even the local planning department early on.