I want to place one of the most inspiring and convincing FIRE or REI ebooks ever in her kindle so she can decide to join my effort in achieving FIRE.

I talked with the representative at the title company, and she was fixated on the fact that I wasn't dealing with one of the children of the deceased, and "therefore" it had to go through probate.

I am within 2 miles of Oschner Health System (#1 largest employer in NOLA), Oschner Medical Center (#2), Children's Hospital (#5) and Tulane (#6).

I agreed to return $100 to her, as my purchasing the property ultimately resulted in her and her children needing relocation.  

You all inspire me to continue.

Welcome to BP and congrats on being a new mom.My kids inspire me to hustle and succeed.Here's my story to inspire you on your journey (well - not really MY story but the story of one of my properties that caused me a lot of headaches but after six years, I sold it and made over $1 MILLION):https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/64...

If you have children, can strategies that 'skip' your spouse be used to further minimize taxes or simplify procedures?

House was owned by man who passed away and children were selling property upon his passing.

They are very informative and educational, as well as inspiring. 

The tenants are a family of 6 and the mom homeschools the 4 children.