What sets or determines this timeline?

Determine how much cash or liquid assets you need to live X years.  

It contains the decedents domicile address ,if the decentdent owns any real estate, number of heirs, administrators address, etc.Does it cost you to look through the various documents on your counties websites to determine which document you need?

This will make it easier to determine what you're looking for in an investment. 

As long as it's a good dealAnd how do you determine if it's a good deal?

Search a radius and determine what the low/med/high properties are making by bedroom count.3) make note of what the top 5 properties have in common.

You've got to identify the resources you need to achieve the goal before you can determine the platform offering those resources.  

Although your initiative is commendable, I don't recommend submitting offers without first determining how you can fund the deal.Lastly, I do not recommend keeping the owner on as a tenant.

How do you determine which features or upgrades will give the best return in your market?

Once you've determined your objectives, look for markets preferably close to yours with active job growth, population growth and an economy without too much fluctuation.