Now keep in mind it's London, of course there is 5m, 10m, 50m pound/dollar places, it's London.     

I will certainly keep you in mind!

Another TRICK someone told me is to get a credit report run on him since we do have the decedents SS# and IF the account is still active with DEBT owed it likely might show up on the credit report of the decedent.

"active investing" means being able to absorb the "hit." 

After the town took it there has been zero activity at the property. 

Another thing I suggest is to start working with a lender that works with investors and oftentimes, your lack of work history can be supplemented with other activities.

Questions to ask to help determine if its a good deal or not in my mind include:- Is it a multi or single tenant building- Is it easily converted to a different use? 

If you don't mind sharing, I would love to see your listing!

I tended to shy away from playing online because of the toxicity, but a curated group of like-minded people would be fun and potentially productive. 

Rental car arbitrage lol dont get me started how the turo car is used for criminal activity lol