I'm not looking for a long or detailed report, but someone willing to spend an hour or so taking a look for me. 

What are the details of this meetup(ie. where, when, what time, cost etc.)?

Feel free to email me directly and we can discuss your parents situation in more detail before advising you on how to proceed.

This way, I don't touch the original funds at all, and I can't touch the payback funds until all debt payments associated with it have been paid.This is a proactive, risk control.Now this is just a 30,000 ft view of how I do it, details and other aspects of this system not mentioned here, but this overview of it should give you at least an idea of how you can handle it at your end....and what @Jay Hinrichs just wrote

In November 2017 we purchased a 1910 duplex in Norwich CT. It was last renovated in the 70s (at least if the laminated cabinets are any indication). We are close to being able to rent out the top floor (disabled step ...

Details please?

DM me or reply here if you have any specific questions with the analysis. 

It's a little too detailed to get into here, but the reason is clearly written about in the Vancouver real estate mags if you are interested.

Of course, I don't know the details of the property that you are looking at and THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, but generally the complexity of a quiet title action following a tax sale depends on the number of defaulting taxpayers. 

Have some detailed photos taken and you call around and find someone you are comfortable with. 4.