My condolences for the loss of your father.

If it doesn't... it would probably be best to sell it.All the best, and condolences to your family!

This will save you a ton of time and insure that your property doesn't end up on a "daisy chain".My condolences to you and your family.

I found the son on Facebook and sent a quick intro giving my condolences, expressed my interest in purchasing the property, and provided my phone # in case he decides to follow up.I'm in the process of preapproval with a couple lenders, and have reached out to a couple realtors in my area to see which may be a good fit.

My original plan was to buy a single family/condo live in that for a year or two while I fix it up then rent it out and move on to a multi-family next.

I lived in LA for a decade and we have many friends, family, clients and community members suffering and send our sincerest condolences to all of those experiencing and affected this tragedy. 

Be completely honest, send my condolences, let them know about my relationship with the neighbor, and ask if I can help by buying her out?

I send my condolences to this man and his family and other investors please be aware and cautious https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7chicago.com/amp/2-charged-in-murder-of-rolling-meadows-man-after-body-found-in-englewood-sewer/4381891/

Continue with your work and when you see her simply express your condolences and instruct her to contact you if she needs anything.

Thanks Derek for the advice that's really helpful, and yes as soon as she told me I shared my condolences and did ask a little bit about the situation but I didn't want to dig down too much to the point where it may be too personal for her to talk about to a stranger.I definitely like the part of continuously following up with her and building a relationship, that makes sense and once she is ready to sell then I think I will have a leg up on others.So my next step is to find out the ARV of the property through comps and like you said try to figure out how much repair cost it needs then make an offer.