As others pointed out, the falling shingles can be an issue when removing the existing roof but it really should be minimal to the inside.  

I'm in the city 5 to 6 days a week, maybe one day we can get coffee and discuss it further.

In my constant search for triggers to identify "tired landlords" it occurred to me that knowing that an eviction notice has been served may be an ideal time to ask if the landlord is ready to give in.

You need to be an agent before becoming a broker.

If that was you then I found you to be an excellent negotiator (which is more than half the battle in real estate imo).

There are multiple forums daily discussing various REI strategies, tips and tricks, creative financing ideas etc, would BP be an "evil guru" if they charged for acceess?

If they get a higher offer, it's shouldn't be an issue because you weren't willing to pay more anyway.If they accept a higher offer and you're kicking yourself for not offering more, then it wasn't your highest and best in the first place.

That should be an important take away from this post.

I need to see how much she owes to see if wholesaling would even be an option.

I hope to be an active enough investor in these next few years to help local home values rise as well.