Because I was still grieving and dealing with his loss.

I wonder if the taxes are high based on higher valuation of the prop by the taxing dept and might have a good basis for grieving the taxes at the new low purchase price.

It just take patience and respect for the grieving family but you can still close.

Investorinˈvestər/nouna person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit.If I'm a grieving widow/family you're coming across as a stranger who knows too much about my business and is attempting to turn a profit off of the death of grandpa. 

Then I bought another appartment while still being fine is not yet what I wanted. 2nd lesson, I should have grieved that first lost deal, so to be back in a clam state of mind.

Dylan Grieve my advice to you would be get out there and join your local Real Estate investing club to learn and get hands on training in the different methods of real estate investing.

The heirs have to grieve and sometimes may not be ready to sell for many months.

Remember you make your money when you buy since appreciation is pretty flat.Yes taxes are high in NY but hopefully you can find a deal and grieve the taxes.

I think this would be a better angle for me to pursue as opposed to dealing with heirs to properties during their grieving period.

A lot of investors like probate, but when you are dealing with grieving families and all the dynamics, I would expect that this is a list where you will have a much longer turn-around on decisions.Have you thought about other target audiences such as Low Financial Stability?