No Soft money is due to lock it up? 

You have to suck it up, make the repairs and get it rerented on your dime.

Does it absolutely need a new parking lot or can you patch up what is there?

The other issue is the time and energy it takes to sort this out if you end up being reassessed (some people never have it happen.)  

Why would you lock up contracts without knowing how to dispo? 

I would check what your deductible is and ask them if your rates will go up if you submit a claim....?

Here's a few online sources on the matter:The fact of the matter is, the landlord cannot “double-dip,” collecting full rent from one tenant, who has vacated, and collecting again from the new tenant.From: https://corealestateattorneys.com/breaking-a-colorado-residential-lease/In Colorado, landlords are usually required to mitigate damages if you move out of your rental before the lease is up.

But it has been about 2 weeks since the seller passed and the seller's estate has not given any information to my relator or the title company.Given that the estate is contractually obligated to the sale & that I have money tied up in the deal (earnest money, home inspection cost, interest), I am looking for advice to move this forward and/or a suggestion for a real estate attorney in Cincinnati.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

And they don't go way up in value, and really do not go down either.