Problems start due to CA REI's:1 - Lack of MI Market knowledge2 - Lack of Power Team in MI3 - Distance4 - Management5 - ...and more.This is why I stopped going with the traditional Turn Key model with my CA (and other OoS) Partners.  

He has a video about 1.5 hours long (i believe its called the power of zero) on buying apartments with 100% owner financing.

But you can have a cosigner go on the loan to increase your purchasing power.

For this type of application, there is not much horse power required so it should be fine. 

Alternatively, maybe you and a friend can buy it together, less upside for you but also less risk and probably more buying power in the beginning. 

Then you need find out who has legal power of attorney for the deceased.

All successful investors, business titans, and my role models talk about knowledge being power if action is taken.

Remine will provide agents with powerful new data based tools that will improve the way they provide service to their customers, identify new listings, connect with buyers and stay in touch with their clients"Read more: http://www.housingwire.com/articles/40034-houston-becomes-latest-metro-to-add-big-data-for-realtors

I don't want to say too much because ideas are just thoughts even if they are powerful they don't mean anything until you execute.

@Chris Habets If any party other than Conservatives are in power, it generally trends negative for business owners & landlords.