When you have a pending closing date, you can then negotiate an extension with your lender.

The REIA near Providence I'm familiar with is the RI Real Estate Investor Group at http://www.rireig.com/ and they meet in Warwick on the 3rd Thursday of every month (with rare exception - check website to confirm upcoming meeting dates).

I was given the most up to date tax information (~$55K + court costs and fees).

Firstly, properties available for sell, auction dates, and links to your local state laws.This will then provide you with your states redemption periods and return on invest terms (aka annual percentage rate) for your state.Lastly, research your perspective properties and formula a game plan prior to your actual purchase.Good Luck!

If someone wants to throw a date out there, I'll find us a conference room at a bank or library.

First is a $356K sale dated six months ago, and a $318.6K dated 5 months ago.

@Ronald Holloway  I split your post into its own thread.First, when you inherit a property your "basis" for taxes is the value of the property on the date of death. 

We felt for the longest time like we were on an island with real estate investing but it's great to know there are so many others.To date, we've been focusing on buying rentals.

8' ceilings look dated. 9' makes a huge difference.

If they're moving in on the 1st and the property is vacant, I'll give them a few days before that date.