And yes I have done one in 50 years in the industry.Facts:1. purchase contract and gave 50k up front to bring tax's current. 2. it was all cash no contingencies.3. seller just goes dark no response to anything.4.

GP's going dark on the LP's, no response to communications etc.

They do not just stop paying because there is a door knob loss, or a smoke detector missing a battery. 

So for the photos:1) The floor is dark.

Make sure you have smoke and CO detectors in appropriate places, GFCI outlets near water, functioning mechanicals, make sure everything is in good condition and you shouldn't have a problem.

If not, that’s another story) No smoke and no mirrors.

Do you think that taking bigger risks may have alternatively landed you in a dark and cold place?

And arguably I think most would prefer a management transfer period as well, I'd say 2yrs, because you've been self-operating so i don't want to fumble around int he dark to sort what "system" has been used.

I found out that was all smoke and mirrors.

You are never kept in the dark about your investment.