I MIGHT consider taking ownership (not holding as collateral) of an item of value if I did so at a very steep discount off of its value.

And if I sell them my time for such an incredible discount, I've got nobody to blame but me.I wish you well.

@Will Gaston,My absolute favorite is offering rent at a discount if paid by the first.   

You let someone stay in your rental for free - or at a steep discount - and they may still abuse the property and cost you thousands more.If you want to donate to a charity, rent the property to a good Tenant and mail a check from the rent proceeds.

Someone needs to exploit that avenue-so what if you get a 'no'. pretty tough to get a discount on ad valorum tax's I personally have never seen it done.. 

I imagine she Did pretty well  well look her up on county records should be easy.. and offer to buy her portfolio.. that large of portfolio usually has to trade at a  massive discount to market. since buyers are Rare as hens teeth for those big of deals in those areas.. 

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I like it distressed property at a healthy discount.  

Sounds like they could be picked up at a discount since there deteriorated and vacant.