Being new to the game I remember signing one document and my attorney specifically going "so no AirBnb."

@David Brown Open escrow with an escrow company, title company, or attorney, depending on what's common practice in the state you're buying the property.

I gave them a call and found out that the owner is an older women in her 70s that is tired of the rental game.

This was an absolute game changer for me. 

The previous LL have zero skin in the game and will often be more reliable.

We’re not sure what “seized” means.....typically if it is scheduled for a sale, the taxes can always be paid up until the sale, with possible redemption rights afterwards.You need a clearer understanding of the process, your title co. will know what to do.

You need to talk to a CPA and a title attorney to get this straightened out. 

My attorney, my forex dealer, my accountant, my title company are all wonderful sources of leads for buyers and sellers.

Secondly, when the legal owner dies, who then takes title?

I have a realtor and mortgage broker so far but I have connects with others that are already in the game that I can leverage.