Betting its good old fashioned foundation damage.You will want to have not only an inspector take a look, but you might see if you can find a foundation company or structural engineer to check things out and get you a quote, because most inspectors will just tell you its a foundation issue and not provide any background on the scope.Foundation issues are common in Texas, every house you will come across will have issues to some extent.

The other day my uncle received a $1 bill in the mail from someone offering to buy his house --- I bet they used your Property Search feature to find him (100% equity, in a very desirable market of California, purchased back in the 80's).  

Another thing I'll add is that if you look at their tax returns, I'll bet you will see that she isn't paying taxes on a lot of her retirement income. 

It depends on where the damage is what you would be looking at for cost but everyone is hedging there bets by saying I can't see what id's in the walls.

best bet is to hire a full season lawn / snow service that can do your property year round..Seasonal rates for each  snow and for lawn care.. get some bids.. your going to find the good companies are probably already booked for snow and won't touch you unless you contract with them also for lawn care.. so make sure and mention that when you call.. have them do the fall clean up.. and get started right away.. 

I bet that you will NOT be on the hook for the entire bill.  

I'd bet it gets taken care of one way or another.

I'd bet a box of donuts that you'll have a logo for LAZ, SP+ (Standard + Central Parking), etc. on it.  

., Memphis, Columbus, Cleveland, Philly, Pittsburg, Indianapolis and Milwaukee...........If it's CashFlow on Small MultiFamily 2-4 units your best bets for opportunity are Cleveland, Milwaukee and Columbus.

That will be a correct opinion from a pro.As mentioned before, web sources such Neighbourhoodscout want 30 bucks a month, but it is well worth if you are going to own a house.