This judge denied the request, dismissed her case and awarded me a judgement of $10,000+.

The easy way: O conveys to E via deed in lieu.The not-so-easy way: judicial or non-judicial foreclosure, depending on what the underlying docs were.The hard way: declatory judgement in district court.The really hard way: declatory judgement in probate courts, with a side of procedure to determine heirship.There may be other options, depending on what other facts are relevant, but this is a sampler of what it takes to clean up issues. 

., and make their own judgements.

@Sarah Buchanan I think this is a judgement call.

A good agent will still manage the entire transaction and coordinate inspections/repairs which is particularly important since you aren't in town.I'm not sure about what closing costs entail in other states but here in Western NY the seller is responsible for their attorney's fee, transfer tax (either $4/1000 in Niagara County or $9/1000 in Erie County), property tax which is prorated to the date of acquisition, search and survey, documentation preparation and recording, repairs according to what was found during the appraisal, town inspection and any judgement or other assorted liens against the property. 

In most Indiana counties, filing for a judgement for damages is optional.

You would want to fix something like that.It could be a scam or could be legit, but figure out what the problem is before rushing to judgement.

Whose to say this LLC isn't about to sued or have a judgement against it?

If you take them to court and get a judgement, it will also show up on their credit report.Also please note it is not legal to "double dip" for rent.

It's harder to do deals when personal judgement gets into play.