If the estate has put out creditor/debtor legal notices, do you think that is a 'good' time to begin marketing?

Does she need cash to pay off a debt or lien against the property? 

Would those Ohio state tax liens (assuming they are junior than the mortgage) attach to whatever assets the debtor might possess (and transfer to the new owner)?

You didn’t post amounts of your debt or the interest rates but my favorite thing to do is to pay off all debt besides mortgage debt

They follow the debtor not the property.

This could mean paying down debt or regular expenses (maybe get rid of a car payment, etc.).

You can beat Fundrise by analyzing and investing in a Private REIT focused on income replacement, or you can provide debt or equity financing on a flip and potentially get 8-12 (debt) 10-20% (equity) APR, but you'll have to immerse yourself in the world of real estate investing and work with only the best people.

You might want to consider your preference for (and ask the relative if they prefer) debt or equity. 

While I am not a huge proponent of banking on appreciation alone, it should not be discounted as the ROI for Appreciation can be substantially greater compared to the ROI from Cash Flow assuming you are using a 75% or 80% Loan to Value (LVT) debt or greater.Since you have to live somewhere in Colorado Springs you have to choose to pay your own mortgage or someone else's.

The debtor wants financial freedom.