@David de Luna that may well explain the recent lack of activity, but I also left messages and emails 5 weeks ago that were never answered. 

If you want to do smaller jobs like repairs, get to know agents, pest control people, etc.

If either or both of the deceased owners had a will, then the will controls who inherits the property.

These initial funds are the "seed" money injected in a deal just to acquire and control the property while you prepare your exit strategy which is usually either sell or BRRR.  

But that is not something I can control.

I built a vacation home in Bethany beach, Delaware and it’s very similar to the jersey shore.

I do not want to have anyone with more than 50% ownership and control of the entire property.

You are not in 100% control of the investment as you must deal with the association as well as other owners. 

Also, your loan servicing may switch institutions which brings upon uncertainties that are generally beyond your control with the new institution (anyone remember the wells fargo home loan fiasco?). 

I feel like real estate is more reliable and we have more control.