I intend to challenge the vague inspection report, which by the way, did not include pictures of the deficient items.Lastly, if I do fix the items and try to keep her in the unit, the tub refinishing may be problematic as she has COPD and I don't want to be responsible for inhaling anything that could trigger something with her health. 

Will lender close with those as health and safety code violations?

Maybe you can get him mental health help, get him back to living, exercising, taking care of something...

And I feel rather unique since I am technically a smaller woman with health issues so I do have to push myself and work harder than most ppl who feel normal.

Or if it is still furnished you could do something mid term for traveling health professionals until you have decided about sale. 

As of the last years podcasts, Brendan turner has made a huge emphasis on what keeps one sane (for him it’s weekly massages) while hustling for the never ending hunt for financial freedom. As someone who has seen a po...

I gave them my reasons, the high bills, the no longer being able to feel comfortable at home doing anything, not being able to recharge my batteries in a way, not feeling like it was my home, feeling like a third wheel (which roommate sarcastically replied with "ohhhhh Wow").

That being said, if cash flow is not a top priority and their goal is to build a longterm portfolio with solid equity, then Sacramento is an excellent market as its in this perfect nexus of having a strong employment base (government, health and education) and being a mid point between the Bay Area and the Sierras. 

I have my suspicions that it may have been a mild hoarding case (seller had stated mental health for selling, was unoccupied for 18 months although there were Ramen noodles and some other items that had expired years ago in the cabinets.) 

They are already ignoring you no reason they will respond from a letter.You can also post notice that you and/or the city are going to do a health/safety check as you are nervous that maybe they are not well.