I hope your not expecting to buy under market and capitalize on the OP's misfortune.
Hi
I will be honest with you I never pay top dollar for any property I buy and I will always buy under market value, regardless of the vendor or the property for sale.
I am also trying to keep my eyes and ears open to the potential pit falls of owning a residential property as an investment, all of my current investments are retail and commercial.
I am going to an auction later this month in Frankston with the intention of buying so that is where my interest stems from for any property for sale in Frankston.
Regards,
alicudi