Moral of story: be kind, be helpful, get your referral tool box of every piece with good people who are like you and the phone rings.

@Mario Morales understanding water leaks is an important skill!

Moral of the story:  if i had $2 million in an IRA, i would seriously consider cashing it out, being left with $1 million, and buying a property that would easily net you $100-120K per year for the rest of your life.What are your alternatives for that sort of income?  

Some of these licensed contractors have less morals than unlicensed ones. 

Unfortunately, I don’t know that you have much of a legal basis to withhold rent or anything, but I would say you have a moral basis for getting the landlord to provide a fence!

Mine are only $20,000 though so it's not as big of a loan.So the moral of the story, if you already have a relationship built with your banker...go to that bank for a commercial loan and talk to them.

Moral of the story is, if you can find an adequate exit, then lots, or for that matter, all kinds of property can be a good deal.On a further tip note, check with the county for the "lands available" list.  

Moral of the story don't be a nosey LL.

All moral stand points aside, and the fact that these sellers have recently lost a loved one, what's inheritently different when it comes to closing one of these deals?

Moral of the story is I probably should have stuck with my gut and just evicted her.