Police and detectives could not find any next of kin.

If she claims to be the victim of domestic violence and wants to break the lease, I need to see a police report or something as evidence.The Tenants share "joint and several liability" while leasing the property.

@Hud Floyd hello I’m a police officer here in Texas.

St Louis Metropolitan Police have a crime tracker you can look at online:  CityProtect For me, the first step is to find the area you want to invest in (location, location, location), watch the listings in that area like a hawk, and you'll learn that micro-market well enough that you'll feel confident to move on a deal if the numbers work "for that area".

I have always favored buying a property that, with a little polish, can achieve much higher rents.

Because the police won't get them out.

##Hops on soapbox## As a professional software engineer by day (and a former police officer), I know, as you should by now, how facebook makes it money.

Do you know the names of the police officers in the precinct and bring a meals to those in your local fire station? 

Police report, insurance claim etc...

Talk to the local police precinct people in the areas you want to invest and you'll find out pretty fast where they won't go without backup (or at all).