I let those homes go for tax's... lost 150k and came to the conclusion that Detroit is one tough place to own property.

As a control, I pulled a few multi families  from Phoenix Az and Portland OR and ran the numbers.   

The issue is how do I control this property in my situation.  

Hi all,We refinanced an investment property we own in Riverside county, CA about 3 years ago. We have somehow managed to mis-place the file that had all the loan docs! I wanted to ask if it is possible to get a copy o...

The only way I know to transfer the property directly from the probate estate to your buyer, thus avoiding a double closing, is for you to buy the beneficial interest of the heir(s), become the PR yourself, thus being in full control of the estate. 

Hi @Erica JuhlSorry for the situation you're in right now, but as the guys have mentioned above, all is not lost, you do have option(s).I'd encourage you to contact an Attorney to handle this.I can  recommend you to one who has dealt with these kinds of situations before.

Is there some sort of "controlling interest" that is given to a next of kin when there is a death in this circumstance?

Takes a lot of courage to post that you lost. 

I think it's one thing to spend that kind of money on a house that we could buy and over which we'd have control, but another to go into somebody else's deal. 

@Thomas Hart Getting a real estate website is an powerful tool that allow you to have full control over your brand.