I would do one loan.There's also Fannie Mae's Homestyle loan which also combines purchase with rehab. 

We are trying to serve our tenant with an eviction notice and she is evading the police, sheriff and us.

I worked for a subprime lender from 2004-2006 in their REO dept, and later I worked at Fannie Mae, also in their REO dept until 2015. 

Probate will have to be opened, with the sister you’re dealing with as the likely PR.....once appointed, the creditor notices published, she sells to you.

They will usually keep it in portfolio rather than go by Fannie rules.

Seemed knowledgeable and like he knew what he's doing, owns his own properties and manages others alongside them for additional income.Have not had him long enough to gauge whether this will be a success of a failure, but there are some red-flags that I didn't notice when signing the contract.

I am assuming they got a 30 day notice?

We've noticed increased rental supply with all the new development in town.  

This requires immediate action, your lawyer may need to send important legal notices to the Seller and/or file an LP in court. 

Friend lives in Wisconsin and his landlord said he does not have to give him any notice.