However, if you can float the cost from your IRA and not lose any sleep over it, then I'd do that and just get it over with.

You don't stop to ask your buddies, you don't go get a haircut and you darn sure don't sleep on it.Here's a story about a deal that I did back in the early 1990's.

Many investors/ REI professionals I've connected with either operate in the Tampa/St.

This person almost sounds like a "professional tenant."  

DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER . the oil soaked into the asphalt , if you pressure wash it you will blow the oil soaked asphalt away , making a hole .Call a professional seal coat company . one that uses coal tar , or asphalt emulsion .

I don't see any poison ivy on the side of our property that has tenants, but I'm not a professional landscaper.

Could you advise some RE professional, agent, inspector and property management firm?

Someone also suggested installing electronic pest repellents to help ward off the mice behind the walls or getting a professional exterminator.Looking for recommendations on a good moderately priced attorney in the Brooklyn, NY (or surrounding areas). 

I have spent more money in wrong and unreturnable items rather than hiring a professional licenced.

If a claim is made against the property (without title insurance) and the potential loss of ability to convey the property in the future will make you lose sleep, the get title insurance.