Every state has their own laws, court procedures and legal forms pertaining to how decedent's estate are handled, including creditors and heirs.The rules vary widely, however you ought to decide if you are looking to buy the asset (real estate) from the person in charge or the interest of heir(s).Generally speaking, you'll probably want to buy the real estate, so you'll be looking to contact the person who will be able to sell it to you, typically called administrator, or if named in the will, executor, or by the generic term, personal representative.So, I suggest you ask the clerk at your probate court which document will contain the name and address of the person in charge.

Do I only reveal that I have $40k, when in reality, I have a total of $55k but that's for downpayment, closing, renovations, immediate fixes, emergency fund, etc? 

Set a consistent procedure to expense everything below $20,000.  

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I only have one exit/entrance but I have a deck on the second floor unit so I'm thinking I can have a emergency ladder that goes to that from one of the windows.

When my mindset changed from having an emergency fund to having an opportunity fund with extra savings or credit lines, it was a breakthrough.  

Investments are best done before it's an emergency!

Hard to tell from here, but your prices seem very high, although I do understand that "emergency" service during the high heat season will cost dearly...As LL, appliances, including HVAC that you have provided in working order, you need to repair or replace as needed unless local law AND your Rental Agreement state otherwise, obvious misuse/abuse excepted.

As it has been more than 48 hrs since I have been informed about mold, could I enter the property and take it over as an emergency issue ?

Is it an emergency that needs to be replaced?