With that being said, asking for advice and following the counsel of more seasoned individuals should not be overlooked.After walking the property with local well seasoned contractor, with plans in hand I had to swallow my pride and fixation on what I am hoping to accomplish and start with the basics.

From a liability position the previous owners get walk a way from a nuissance property and an uninsured property that could be inhabited by squatters. 

The other tenant is not able to walk onto the property without the dog jumping on her and scratching her all up.  

Double-check comps to see if minor upgrades (like a walk in closet) might justify a higher rent. 

Or do we walk (something we are seriously considering).

This site says it's for travel nurses, but their users come from all walks of life and it's growing daily. go to https://furnishedfinder.stats and enter the city information.

We arguably have the best geography because we can’t be walked to by a 100+ nations.

Honestly, the message I walked away with was "Invest in the Education!".  

Seller accepted my very low offer because the prior buyer walked away when the inspector informed him the septic was corroded.

Because people cannot pay the bills on the land and it generates nothing, so that is what they walk away from.