How to buy house after the owner died?

[Olen Main]

Hello everyone!

I'm Olen and excited to learn more about real estate.  I currently work as a firefighter and own 1 rental property (3/2).  At work it is often for an older person to die and to be living alone with the house in poor shape.  How do I go about trying to buy one?  Should I write a letter and mail it to the house hoping they have relatives who will read it. I look forward to your advice and thank you in advance. -Olen