For those who have faced this issue, any thoughts?

Inheriting a tenant always comes with challenges.

Your personal assets and cash are on the line but does not come close to what you are being sued for.Regardless of if you did increase your coverage, if the insurance coverage is not adequate to cover whatever liability you face, and you dont have an LLC to insulate personal assets from business -- your personal assets is at risk.If you do have an LLC, theoretically, only the assets of the LLC would be utilized to address any tort that arises in the course of doing business as the LLC and would/should shield your personal assets if the insurance is not adequate. 

There is also the tries and true methods of networking, letting lawyers, real estate agents, contractors, pool service companies, landscapers that you are looking for people with properties that are facing difficulties. 

Your challenge will be to obtain a copy of probate 'Letters', if any, and review them for powers. 

I have to agree with @Darren Budahn - it seems to be the problem with most FSBO that the seller does not want to face (market) reality.

When I searched on K6H 1Y4 with a radius of 25-miles, I get 7 names.If you set your radius larger than 25-miles, you will get names from Ottawa and MTL {the dataset underlaying the search algorithm is a bit {Canadian} geography challenged.

Then come back and let's pick up where you left off.I'd bet Troy a steak dinner you don't follow thru on the challenge but I think he's smart enough not to take the bait. 

The challenge for those of us who are buying now is to find deals that meet our price criteria.

Finding purpose and support for those involved that have "been there, done that" is the most challenging aspect.