You are hard pressed to find someone working there today.

I think you are going to be hard pressed to find value that cash flows or has upside potential in this market.

BUT, if the extra lathe boards aren't removed, it would be a moot point... as any surface pressed up against that barrier layer, negates its effectiveness!

Not to tell you something, but to press your case in the legal system and try to collect something.The simplest outcome would be for you to sell your interest to this guy for the amount you want.

However, Realtor.com would be hard pressed to do anything else without re-branding.My point is that you should think about creating a brand. 

You may have to press charges to the fullest extent if it becomes an issue (The trespassing, drugs, intoxication, exposing ones self, breaking and entering, assault etc)Good Luck!

It seems that him and many others do not agree with value propositions pressed by insurance companies and it seems to be a unique perspective, likely gained from data and not opinion.

Unless you're an attorney or a realtor/broker, your contract will most likely not meet the state bar guidelines leaving you at risk for various protections.Please step back from the transaction and get some bench strength. 

Also most Mom/Pop locations are not new or are near 100% full.A previous post of mine addresses other marketing approaches such as websites, Billboards, youtubes, bus benches, etc.Sparefoot requires you to pay 1.5 months or 2 months rent for each new renter. 

REI is the slow grind and you'll be hard pressed to find/buy/create a deal that cash-flows $1000 per.