History dictates that market will run flat until the inventory shrinks but with so much potential inventory waiting to brought to the market, then how can it, before the next market adjustment.

My tenants LOVE it as it also helps to build their credit history as well.

Remember the first rule of investing is that past history is NOT an indicator of future performance. 

Investor friendly agents can help you with comps, and information regarding area and history of a property perhaps.

If you consistently make the wrong decisions in your life and have a history of failure, then I would quit right now!

. :) OO loans and rates are based on lender history with OOs living in the property.

Your loan history with that borrower and the amount at risk are factors.

Same for Bamboo but all that just depends on the whole look you're getting anyway.I'm working on a deal for my daughter that, if it goes through, we'll put tile in the lower floor (slab) and we'll be answering the same question for the upper floor.

Otherwise I am looking to hire a professional property investment advisor, a person with a successful history of investments in my area, or perhaps a realtor who is an experienced investment specialist to guide me.

Also through the county resources, the deceased is still listed as the owner, and by the history and age it is safe to assume that the house is free and clear.