Cleaning out the property - the designated next-of-kin and executor will be responsible for removing and dispersing the deceased tenant’s belongings before the lease period is over.Unfortunately, it does look like this can be a long process and patience will be needed as you will be dealing with an estate. 

I worked with a few partners and we didn't have our responsibilities laid out before we began, so the project took much longer than it should've and we incurred more holding costs than we needed to.

While approval might pose a challenge due to your lack of flipping experience, a solid renovation plan and clear exit strategy can bolster your chances, especially with strong credit.

The city has an annual output of $132 billion and a heavy concentration of Fortune 500 companies, making it a top economic metro.

Was this person responsible for doing the permit filing or was that the responsiblity of the Contractor?

You will get better responses if you dial in what it is you're looking for. 

So as a general rule: "yes," you'll want to purchase through an LLC, but "no," you (usually) won't have less liability if the proverbial hits the fan.Appreciate the response! 

It is gold and it drops solid gold eggs pretty regularly.

@Nora LugoIt sounds like you're making some solid progress on your real estate investing journey!

We don't know what the response of the court / DOJ will be.