He has 2 surviving kin, one of which is institutionalized, and I'm fairly certain his (middle aged) daughter will want to sell.What makes this a possibly great opportunity is the fact that he was the first owner of the home, built in the late 50s early 60s, and owns the property free and clear!

Challenges could include:Having the population to make it a sustainable day-to-day venture.Finding quality staff is tough these days, don't care what you pay them.Breakdowns/serviceInclement weatherPennies on the dollar at exit If the truck does say, 1000 bucks and after labor/cost of goods the operator's left with 500 - 600, then has commissary expenses and a possible split with a partner(s)Ehhhhh...burnout.There were dozens of trucks here 5 years ago and only a handful have really survived the grind. 

Most of the sod should survive, what doesn't can be replaced in the spring.

Commissions due to agents are how we make a living it is how we survive and support our family if you can't comprehend that then you should pick another hobby, career, or see it for what it is and stop beating agents up over it.

There are also priority liens that survive foreclosure..

I work directly under my father who started our firm 35 years ago and they have somehow managed to survive multiple downturns as a small boutique firm.

Termites survive off water.

I suspect the larger ones will survive and the little guy may just get out. 

The key is to have the cash reserves to actually survives those lessons without losing your properties, your credit score, etc.#4 - A budget.

Use that cash to survive while you find another job, don't sabotage your 401(k), and rebuild once things stabilize for you.