I think the moral to the story is always do your own research & utilize places like your local real estate investor associations where there’s a wealth of knowledge for free, without the costs associated with a program like this. 

If not, please PM me the email address associated with your your Stessa account and I will work with Stessa directly to get you set up. 

I have to ask Stephen, and no offense; are you associated or receive compensation from traceestate.com?  

Have you had a chance to check out any local meetups or REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) events?

Here’s the context:The house appears vacant, with a large tree that has fallen on the property.From what I can see, the house seems full of furniture and might even be a hoarder home.I’ve skip-traced the property and found that the owner has unfortunately passed away.The house seems to be mortgage-free, and I’ve identified three phone numbers associated with the son, who I believe is the heir.I’d like to reach out to the son to express my interest in purchasing the property, but I want to ensure I do so respectfully while also gathering the right information.Here are my questions:What’s the best way to approach the heir while showing my condolences for their loss?

Nobody who has been purchasing section 8 rentals for 2 years and doesn't understand the costs associated with operating these assets sustainably has any business investing other's money.

While your partner accepts more of the cash from the sale of the FFE and the associated tax bill.This might take some accountant massaging. 

Treat this property as a business and factor in all the associated expenses, including mortgage payments (if you pull a loan), maintenance, and potential vacancy periods.To simplify management and make this less of a hands-on job, I’d strongly recommend working with a property management company.

I like that lawn and snow removal is taken care of in an association, but dislike that expense each month. 

Welcome @Bree JimenezI suggest looking into the North Carolina Real Estate Investors Association (NCREIA).