If the person is unwilling to (as my father would say) get in bed with you, then question the opportunity and the presenter of the opportunity.Personally, I would advise against any investment when you have no actual hands on experience with or knowledge of the property, neighborhood, target market, and so much more.

After death the house is passed according to the terms of the trust.

If all the properties with similar beds/bath/garage/size/age/neighborhood and whatever other factors matter in your area are priced from $200-$225, for example, then price yours at $175.

It is kind of like asking if you want to get shot (sell now) or bleed to death (hold the properties).

I got another estimate today--$400, and the fellow said what was there--but the photos I have from Mario do not show sofas, beds, tires, etc...Sat I talk to an RE agent who may help me out.

Her father would have been much more wise to sell the complex well before his death instead of leaving it for his daughter to ruin.So ... whats left?

Their heirs will still take the investment at a stepped up basis on the seller’s death and eliminate the tax consequence.  

Disadvantage with reverse mortgage: Cannot be in a Living Trust and goes through probate upon death.

We asked for seller financing on this small 2 bed, 1 bath house. 

It will be 0% down required and closing costs can be in-bedded into the loan.