Since then I have been working as a therapist in mental health and looking to get back into building and renovating.

Of course, this is just an illustration of what I normally see.

The seller has since obtained power of attorney over his father's affairs, due to failing health, and has now relocated his father to live with him in San Diego.

Cracked heat exchangers can be deadly; damaged, deteriorating and clogged condenser fins can reduce efficiency; clogged drain lines/openings can cause mold and mildew to grow and create a health hazard; and plenty of other issues.

Think health & safety: handrails, smoke detectors, GFCI plugs within 6 feet of a water source, downspout extensions, etc.What can be challenging with the Detroit CoC process, is the Lead-Based Paint Inspection (LBPI).

It depends on the financial health of the other asset in the LLC.

I illustrated my background and how I thought I could add value to their business.

I have no kids or spouse so I have to make sure I have enough money to afford home health care and housekeeping to avoid being shipped to the old folks home! 

He then called the Board of health to complain about the plumbing not working.  

If it is an account that is more or less a necessity (like phone service or car payment or utilities), then that is s bad indicator; if it is for more of a luxury or extravagance or non-necessity (say a department store charge card), then you might be more willing to overlook that; if it is for medical related expense - well, if somebody had no health insurance and required an emergency room visit, that can be a big bill and likely to go unpaid, but one of those things that you should consider ignoring.