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

If the Building Department doesn't seem too keen on addressing the issue speak to your local City Councillor and, if necessary, the Mayor's office. 

Here is a link to the eligiblity map https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/w...Type in the address of a house you're interested in and it will tell you if that property is eligible.

When the taxpayer attempts to redeem, Shelby County will notify the investor.The lesson: In Montgomery County, make sure your tax sale property is assessed in the investor's name, with the correct mailing address, and DO NOT IGNORE certified letters!!

Do you have their new address? 

What’s your email address so I can send you more info and send you pictures!

There are hundreds of mailboxes in the city where I work that aren’t on the property of the actual address.