Distressed Property in California - WWYD?

I had someone approach me recently about their mother's distressed property in Northern California. Both mortgages have been paid off, but taxes are delinquent and the house is in disrepair.

She wants to stay in the property, but would willing to sell if the numbers are right. The daughter approached me asking if it's possible to purchase the tax lien at a discount to buy her mother out of the taxes.

I've never dealt with tax liens nor distressed property, so as real estate investors such as yourself, what would you do in this situation?

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Distressed Property in California - WWYD?