I'm going to be as lenient as possible I just worry that she could fall 1-2-3 months behind and it's just a really delicate situation to try to collect when she's having major health issues.  

@Angela Levy This is a pretty delicate question for which you should contact a local attorney who specializes in tax deeds.If the property is vacant, there is a school of thought that says you can take limited actions to secure the property (like boarding it up, removing a fallen tree, or mowing the lawn). 

I know that is a bit blunt…but really the only reasons.That being said, the reasons why it is fast and cheap are of course a bit more nuanced as I am sure you are aware, and the implications of those costs and time delays lead to an even more delicate conversation.

Despite hopes for rate reductions to alleviate these challenges, banks are constrained in their ability to provide favorable terms for refinancing, leaving investors facing the prospect of contributing more equity or selling properties at discounts.Jerome Powell's Outlook and Market Dynamics: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious approach reflects the delicate balance between economic stability and inflationary risks.

But, these aren't things that most people care to do or would be good at, and could certainly rub an appraiser the wrong way if not handled delicately and deliberately.

@Amy Hu another way to look at this is that 750 hours is basically like having a Monday - Friday job for three hours a day, 52 weeks a year.

Mind you, since that disclosure in the thread, anybody who just reads the thread without checking your profile might not be aware that you might get paid realtor commissions, which again could be a bit delicate (your might argue that it's their problem though).So, now, you can understand why I wrote why I wrote and that, most importantly, I was just trying to help.As to Playa vs Tulum, even though I started my comments with "speaking of debate

I'd avoid dark colours because chips will show more easily. 

This is a delicate situation and I want this to be as smooth as possible, having them vacate the property is a last resort option. 

Tammy,Sounds like you have a delicate purchase coming up that will require some step by step guidance.