@Wei HuangThe lack of plumbing is the big factor.  

Thank you all for the input.I will offer the appliances stove and refrigerator.I guess the hassle factor is what I was trying to avoid thinking to rent without any but paying the bills and not getting the house rented as quickly is the bigger goal here

The only confusing factor is that this property just happens to have a separate locked entry.

Another factor is that while everything is going well, it may be perceived to be cheaper to self manage.  

I bought from a factory all new homes energy efficient.

OMG, the urine volume factor!  

I think it was just waiting longer mostly, I'm sure the price drop to 1195 was also a factor.

First telling factor is the amount of people who have gone through and not made an offer.  

(I know, but it happens)Analyze their credit report and if you feel comfortable, do a background check and make sure their criminal history checks out.Another key factor is employment history.

I'd say she wants to avoid an agent's fee, but the desperation factor is counter-intuitive, because she wouldn't be trying to get the most out of the property with a quick sale, it seems to me.It could all work out fine, but desperation from an executor of an estate is really off, to me.