Hello BP,I've read about several deal finding strategies that include finding lists of properties who are delinquent on payments or taxes, offering a solution to sell and them be rid of the property.I'd like to ask the BP community if this is a valid approach and if so, would you be open to assisting a newbie to the real estate investing world please?

You could always approach them now and offer cash for keys after closing or some other type of solution.

A solution I have used in the past is to make sure all knob and tube wiring is on a 15 Amp breaker.

From my understanding - the mother suffered from dementia, hoarded animals and is now being placed in a home for better treatment.  

Like you wrote, there is no "right" solution to these. 

I think calling animal control might be the best solution! 

The current plan is to get her in a cheap month-to-month lease while searching for a more permanent solution.

The title company we used Clearview Settlement Solutions completed this transaction in a timely manner.

Unless you elect special tax treatment for the LLC, it has no effect at all on your taxes.What's really happening is that YOU are earning income and paying expenses during the course of the year.

We both took responsibility, came to an agreeable solution, and preserved a mutually beneficial business relationship.