And keep your food and supplies separate and safe from roommates.Also, address storage and decorating. 

I would save all copies of your receipts in an online data storage such as google drive or dropbox>You can use an accounting software or excel to summarize your income and expenses.

if they’re not ready to go through with it shortly after the funeral, maybe have a few moving company references for them to hire to pack up the tenants stuff and move to a storage shed of they’re choosing.  

But depending on the size of your business its should definitely by a open discussion with your team on where you can cut some fat.

Hi @Steven Hayes have you thought about investing in self storage units?

I flew there and offered to help find the seller a rental, pay for moving/storage and 6 months rent upfront.

First, I'd seriously look into syndications and solid sponsors that have a good track record in the following 3 areas (value add apartments; self storage and mobile home parks).  

Are your concerns on the Storage business itself or doing a Franchise.

Safety hazard.7.4.C loose wire ends need to be in box in storage room8.0 foundation- water intrusion visible signs in crawl space. 8.2- undersized wood beams- need reinforcement10.1.a drywall on wall shows wet stains indicating moisture unit 310.2.A unit 3 living room floors are sloped and sagging.10.4.B sliding door unit 2 10.0.C Drywall on ceiling water stain unit 1 over washer/dryer10.1.C drywall on wall peeling paint at utility closets10.6.C electrical issues10.1.D framing wall leak10.3.D back stairs need to be redone for roper stability11.6.A unit 3 exhaust fan not work11.3.B unit 2 bathtub resurfacing needed11.3.C improper materials used at the unit 1 hot water supply11.5.C defective GFCI outlet unit 16.4.A new sump pump + battery

The answer is a big fat NO.