I doubt you introduce your patients to each other.If you have, probably too late now.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, my screened candidate is, fortunately, being very patient and will take his second look on Monday.

You need to be looking, just be patient and wait for the really good ones.

Just have to be a little patient, I have great tenants currently.

So far my down payment has been used as a safety net to help the family out.

In our "house rules" we clearly outline when the Tenant will be responsible for the cost of the service and when the bill goes to us {our providers also know this} ... but we stress, if they are in-doubt and the matter is urgent (i.e. poses a safety or health risk to them or other Tenants in the building or if damage to the property is occurring) to err on the side of precaution and call us.

If you don't have any structural/safety issues, it shouldn't matter.

Potential repair/replacement of front balcony to current safety code, front entry porch, and repair/removal of precarious rear stairwell. $25?

Do you know where she is going, that can be an indication of how to structur a deal if she really needs cash.She may not have much of a tax issue but her funds would be invested at a higher rate than she would likely get on something else, so play on the safety of her money and high return with an income. :)

A detached gagrage will have same basic requirements as the house, as for health and safety-no trip/fall hazards, safe electrical, etc.