After dealing with said patterns of behavior, my husband and I would like to proceed with eviction/not renewing their leases when the come due in June.  

@Ryan Marble The book by Avery Carl, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth, is a great intro. 

Admiral neighborhood (West Seattle) View 5 bed - Hoarder house (4 dumpster loads), Estate Sale, Extensive Cosmetic neededSee any patterns?

She was about as sharp as a marble, so it's very possible that she was taken advantage of.

I appreciate in advance any helpful advise......Rick (from Marble Falls Texas)

The broker/dealer side is still operational and being shopped.The pattern used to liquidate Lehman is one you will see repeated if any of the other "too big to fail" guys like Citi, Chase or Barclays do fail.However, all three of those have an advantage Lehman didn't have.

However, if it would make me a "10" Satisfied to custom lay shower tile in a unique pattern but my time, the value of the pattern compared to me working doing research at the courthouse or going to an auction while a skilled craftsman who has the tools, skills & follows the pattern I want isn't worth it - it isn't worth it.   

Maybe I am not understanding your question or the fact pattern that generated your question. 

The lighting, the patterned low pile carpet and the steps down to living room.

Sold comps are accurate because I have reliable realtors run quality comps within a quarter mile if not half a mile radius......now people can complain about wholesalers in general but if you see a pattern with some wholesalers why deal with them in the first place?