DO NOT let anyone just go in the unit and take stuff, as you don't know what's in her will or who has rights to her possessions (you don't want to get sued because some diamond rings are missing...). 

The problem is, that those numbers seem expensive, and buying at 60% ARV or lower, seems like it might be like trying to find a diamond in the rough.So the big question, is it worth it?

If you’re based in Mass. you could also check out Black Diamond REI for the same thing.Second best would be that if you already have one or more contractors you like, you can ask them who they’d recommend, the theory being that good people know and recommend other good people especially since they may have worked together in the past.

It takes awhile to find a diamond but you will if you keep at it! 

A cupped diamond blade on an angle grinder would do the trick (with a lot of dust) You would not have to go  completely nuts on existing tile just enough deep scratches for bonding and not lying awake at night wondering if a tile will fall off the wall and hurt someone.

Toledo Ohio on the other hand is a diamond in the rough lol

If you truly found a diamond in the rough, there are many flippers that would be interested in speaking with you.

This would be a great property to get a few partners to go in on say 3 to 4 max all kick in funds to buy it outright so ther eis no debt service on it so you aren't as againt the wall to get it rented and cashflowing....IF this is a REO I Am sure it will take a bit to get it up to rental standards but from what I see and read looks to be a diamond in the ruff.....ANy figures on yearly taxes and insurnace?

The Black Diamond event in Waltham is off of Moody St. which I has several MBTA bus lines.  

@Emily Brozovic sounds like a potential diamond in the rough, aka a great find!