@Diana Dorantes I would think circumstances would be similar, since foul play is not suspected and the death didn’t occur at home.

I am double majoring in Business Management and Real Estate. ( I know this is not necessarily needed for real estate professions, but due to academic scholarships and extenuating circumstances this is a free education.)

And finally make sure the laws for your area don’t have rent control stipulations or unforeseen tax liabilities.Screen your tenants.

If you want to add more about your strategy, what you're thinking specifically, maybe after reviewing Michael's site (which is really good), it could help drill down on specifics for your circumstances. 

I'll try again...I think you'll be fine buying, but I do understand it can be challenging to get someone out in that circumstance.

If the property is unoccupied, then in certain circumstances (owner abandonment) you could just take it over and rent it out as is discussed here https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/12388-abandoned-property-adventure-on-wildside   

But many times, it’s just a change in circumstance.

2) To avoid some kind of liability for unforeseen issues with the property?

Through certain circumstances, I have the means to purchase this home in cash.

I'd love to learn under what circumstances this would happen.