This month's Units magazine from the National Apartment Association has a good piece on fraud detection.  

on my drive around Lake G  I topped into a new development  Large lots nice Modern Farm house designs much like what I build in my developments but definitely next level from what we build and prices were not bad I think under a million.. 

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan. 

Start building relationships with retirees who want a better return on their money.

I here in the Netherlands Rotterdam working on renovating a 3 unit building

we just managed to get ong to run all new lines and separate meters for our whole apartment complex at no cost to us. 

Build equity while gaining experience as landlords.

They are literally building their own comps.

I'd do what you can to keep yourself uninvolved with it....but still help your Grandma of course..A trip to the City (Planning/Zoning/Building Depts) will give you some valuable info.