I think one thing that helps us tremendously is that we have a checklist that we use with our clients that covers all of the items that should be in the house therefore reducing the possibility of having things stolen and not filing claims.

Finally, if you can't find what you're looking for, try the Bigger Pockets Fileplace: https://www.biggerpockets.com/files It contains hundreds of files such as ebooks, checklists and spreadsheets for real estate investors.

ThanksOnce you receive official notice from the bankruptcy court of the filing, you can get a PACER account and follow the court filings.

Should I file a small court claim because she owed the rent and broke the lease without a 60 day notice (written in the lease), or should I send it to a collection agency? 

@Bob CarrollYes, leveraged income to an IRA generates UDFI (Unrelated Debt-Financed Income) that will produce a need to file form 990-T and pay UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax).Look for a CPA who specializes in tax-exempt and non-profit entities. 

From the time of the decedent's death through tax year 2019, the estate has been filing fiduciary returns, passing the income and the tax liability through to the beneficiaries.

Keep good records and file taxes.

I file for "owner occupied" status and have the mortgage interest fully/partially deducted on my tax returns. 

Now he has filed a lis pendens clouding title to prevent sale , causing loss of good tenant for 3 months.

Aim for a lily pad where you can safely land (and not sink).