First of all, my condolences.

Just be careful to do your title research before bidding on a property.My condolences to you about your friend.

In any case, they're probably more interested in selling their remaining condos than doing property management at this time.The problem when you buy in a condole is that you might have little choice other than being part of their program if you don't have to because:1.

Sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences. 

Condolences on your parents passing.  

[Last Name],Please accept our sincerest condolences for the passing of [Decedent’s Name].

Be completely honest, send my condolences, let them know about my relationship with the neighbor, and ask if I can help by buying her out?

I send my condolences to this man and his family and other investors please be aware and cautious https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7chicago.com/amp/2-charged-in-murder-of-rolling-meadows-man-after-body-found-in-englewood-sewer/4381891/

Continue with your work and when you see her simply express your condolences and instruct her to contact you if she needs anything.

Thanks Derek for the advice that's really helpful, and yes as soon as she told me I shared my condolences and did ask a little bit about the situation but I didn't want to dig down too much to the point where it may be too personal for her to talk about to a stranger.I definitely like the part of continuously following up with her and building a relationship, that makes sense and once she is ready to sell then I think I will have a leg up on others.So my next step is to find out the ARV of the property through comps and like you said try to figure out how much repair cost it needs then make an offer.