Yes MF is crazy here in Denver, low supply and high demand, coupled with high ask prices.

Call the assessors office. 

We office in the Asian district and it's nice to see the area coming along.

A lot of times people will come into my office and say "hey - I want to do an FHA loan" but they really don't know why. 

Wait for the sheriff's deed, or if you can't wait, go down to the office and ask about it.DO NOT START FIXING THE HOUSE.

I have a flashlight and a lifetime supply of AA batteries, I'm ready!

I am a 37 year veteran of the real estate industry having owned and operated a multi-office real estate firm in this market for thirty years.

Federal rules state a payoff demand must be supplied within 7 days of legitimate request (unless state rule is more restrictive) so, again, chances are slim to none that you can put a deal together that quickly and even if you could, would have to be an all cash deal with authorized parties (Daughter as documented legitimate successor in interest).

I'd like to pick some of y'alls brains and ask for more information from some more experienced investors, loan officers or realtors on this matter.  

Unfortunately the office staff hadn't been very diligent about requiring proof of renter's insurance from our residents this year so we ended up having to cover a majority of the costs.