A new Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage supplies organic groceries to the locals. 

That way, if there ever is a problem down the line, you at least have something to point to that would suggest the mold is the tenant's failure to maintain the property in an adequate manner, and you have done everything in your power to provide a safe home.

Human nature is tricky because you've got this optimistic guy that says 'I'll pay it off early!'

If you're not paying cash make sure you give yourself adequate time to close and have a financing contingency.

If the leases are strong and the tenants are stable, it might be nice to keep them.On the other hand, if the tenants are an issue, there is a chance that the current owner wouldn't reveal to you the full extent of the issue.If you're a brand new investor, it could be hard to select a quality tenant unless you adequately prepare yourself for the task.Are there any more details available, or are you flying dark?

The best way would be to get active, ask questions, answer any questions you can, and let those relationships with people here develop naturally. 

In a SLO (Sandwich Lease Option) you "stay in the middle (if there's adequate equity, etc.?)

By their  nature that shows asset disposal under the 10 year mark generally from acquisition. 

I know with flood insurance they give it a % of likelihood that the natural disaster will occur.

None of the changes are electrical in nature but some are plumbing but I don't think a plumber should be required since its just small leaking faucet type stuff.3) has anyone ever counter back like that and did it scare the buyers off?