Zestimate values can be manipulated by the owner and are otherwise based on tax assessment, which is public record.

But homestead/non-homestead is an important distinction, also if agricultural use or not....all factoring into a homeowner's right of redemption.

The OP never said the tenant had terminal cancer and never said she was a non-payer, just that she was late. 

You might want to shoot a test mailer out to local non owner occupied people at the price you are trying to sell it for and see what the interest level is. 

@Nicholas Baughman You won't know if they're squattors or owners or renters, and depending on whether they engage with you, you may not find out for a loooonngg time.I have no experience with buying occupied bldgs with non-cooperative tenants, but I know enough of the details in our area to know it's a specialty you'll need to be good at or hire someone who is. 

He paid is rent with his savings, but he ran out of cash.He reached  out to the VA who got him in touch with the Alston Wilkes Society, a non-profit group dedicated to assisting homeless and at risk persons. 

I've also worked with other non profit entities - charities, HOAs and IRAs, but not on a Private Family Trust. 

@Linda Weygant Oh CPA Jedi - Will @Jack B.have any issue with "non-qualifying use"? 

I know many say find the deal the money will follow.. but if you cant get into escrow because of lack of POF .. that strategy is a non starter..

I can see that though warning other landlords though for sure.. of a potential dead beat tenant that has a nice public assistance ring to it..