This is what I would do:OP- cut a piece of plywood, or something lightweight long enough to lay over the stairs (and just wide enough for her bike) so she can walk her bike up the stairs and into her apt. 

Pros will continue to be pros and the some wont make the cut. 

Maybe the property is priced above actual value or it sits on a toxic waste site.In most cases there are no inspections done on owner financed properties. 

It was a complete waste of time and money. 

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Basically, stop wasting your time pining over a house that you sold and got money for and take your money and buy something else and make it better.Emotional attachment to real estate is a money pit every time.

If the same person is willing to cut it down for free in exchange for the wood, I'd let them do it.

I would bet good money that they are paying below market rates.In case you missed it: get rid of them.Spruce the property up, study the market to determine a fair market rate, and find a renter that is willing to pay the market rate, pay the deposit, and abide by your agreement.Not everyone is cut out to be a good landlord.

You waste their time when they could've found a legitimate buyer.

This was super annoying to us and in response, we said we don't have time to waste, so whatever you need to tell us in a month, you can share now.