@Mathew Wray GREAT response.

They could have taken care of the property and maintained it so it didn't need to sell to an investor, they could have handled their affairs more responsibly to not need to sell the home, they could of done many things we view as common sense but they didn't and they have their reasons why. 

I don't expect applicants to be considerate or responsible, and I'm (now) rarely disappointed in them.Good luck,

On the other hand, this is a commercial lease and tenant is responsible for maintenance.

Thank you, everyone, for your responses!

In my opinion you'll have a higher success rate with a broker because not only do they know who the players are, they also know how to present your deal for the best response (and they know which ones to avoid, too). 

They were responsible for replacing the damaged appliances, paying the pet fee, and my $500 insurance deductible, as well as rent.

Questions like that won't get you anything other than smart-alecky responses like mine.

Also who is responsible or typically pays those fees?

You cannot hold the bank responsible for you using the wrong wiring instructions, but I feel the banks should have some responsibility for allowing huge wire transfers to go overseas after immediately hitting the account.