@Cameron Berens I think some are worth their weight in diamonds, but the vast majority are useless pieces of skin. 

You need a thick skin to do what you're doing.

For sacrificing, for compromising, for struggling at times and in general proud that I did not lose sight of what my ultimate personal goal was/is -  to achieve financial freedom for myself and my family, so that we can live happy healthy lives from here (U.S.) and abroad (family in Ireland).

Since the trees were alive and healthy, it was considered an "act of God" and our neighbor was responsible for getting the trees off his house and repairing he damage.

Rentals require to have good cash reserves so make sure you have healthy savings. 

Have about $30k skin in the game.

This does not prohibit raising capital from friends and family (on a less formal basis).Most banks are trying to get away from allowing you to finance 100% of a property so that you have at least some skin in the game, as far as I know.

Mainly I just want to do the right thing and build a healthy relationships.  

How would I go about finding local investors in the area to partner up with (Boots on the Ground with skin in the game)?

No skin off your back and she feels safe to live there.2) Tell her you will be happy to purchase a new refrigerator for the unit and charge her a leasehold improvement.