My interest is actually that I just am being made aware of this debacle...it's my in-laws so without realizing it, I have a dog in this fight i didn't even know was happening.

If your partner is weak and not capable of managing a landlord tenant relationship they should not be living in the property. 

If for instance what they are proposing for changes really affects your property in a negative way you might have to legally take them to court and fight it or get a concession for changing entrance access to a more optimal location with the changes in place.No legal advice given.    

You might also want to have the seller place their title in escrow, so you'll have some leverage if you do end up in a fight with the heirs.I'm sure you'll get plenty of useful ideas here on BiggerPockets.

I think money is a means to and ends, not an ends, and a big part of what we're doing is affording ourselves the time and capabilities over time to be entrepreneurial, invest in other opportunities, and hopefully be the role models for our kids and those around us that we feel we should be.That means getting after it and being prepared to capture opportunities as they present themselves, not just including real estate.

They are not a Turn Key company, but are capable of doing everything needed for an long distance investor.

@Caleb Bryant Keep fighting the good fight!

Courts do not allow landlords to be paid for their time, you do not want to get into that fight.

@Joe Hermanson send me your variable expenses metrics your going to use for calculation and purchase price capabilities and I will send you what suits your needs. 

There are tax strategies you can use but need a capable CPA and estate and tax planner.