The broker that is moving forward and getting things done is where I'd stay. 

I would imagine that the tenant either paid up or reached an agreement to move out in exchange for the owner dismissing the suit

wherever you are looking for land I'd argue it's a bad strategy unless you are buying for pennies on the dollar. where I'm at in columbus ohio there is a 12 months supply of land on the market so it's a buyer's market. unless the market is a seller's market which can be established with a real estate agent (less than 6 months supply on the market, and really I'd say 3 months), then I'd avoid this strategy 

Please let me know if you have any interest in this area and I’d be happy to discuss with you!

I'd be happy to have a chat and discuss your options.

If you are young and have not collected kids, dogs, and commitments, I'd suggest putting your head down, delaying gratification, working your a$$ off (get a second job, drive for uber, deliver pizzas, buy a pressure washer and knock on doors asking to pressure wash driveways, etc.), living off of next to nothing, and looking up in 12 months to re-evaluate.

I guess the alternative is a phone number they can call and you can meet them down there with contracts and keys but I would imagine people would just go down the street to the next guy where they can get immediate service.

First, I'd try to find why the water is doing that as you can replace the siding, but if the water is going to keep doing it, you will have that problem again.If it is isn't a condo, I'd talk to your insurance company.

I’d recommend you reach out to him. 

I'd get a lawyer involved.