Anyone wanting to do it should consult the proper authority like an attorney, of course. orIf I hadn't lived in the property then I would figure out a way to do a 1031 .

@Henry Kaldenbaugh they may need to be probated to establish a personal representative of the estate who is authorized to sign the offer.

Paralegals are not authorized to practice law so couldn’t provide you with legal advice.

My guess is without specific authorization in the lease or approval of the tenant, you are not  allowed to go in.

No one is saying to call mental health authorities in lieu of eviction.

The books I am listening to right now are the Rich Dad author Garret Sutton all his books are great about REI.

Anybody who habItually doesn’t respect authority is going to not respect their landlord .. any woman who would have such poor discernment to live and have a relationship with a criminal with such history surely is no better than him !

My bottom line suggestion, call the Housing Authority for the county, tell them you have a property that may qualify  and just ask them how it works. 

The only thing the seller said she is willing to do is to get on the phone with the bank and authorize me (or just conference call the bank) to discuss loan condition to sell me the house. 

I can't remember the authors, but "Millionaire Real Estate Investor" and anything with real estate in the title.