Given you are from the area, you know it way better, no doubt @Michael Plante, and can answer them much better. 

I think this is what @Michael Plante is saying If you go to an onsite auction talk to some of the bidders and ask how they evaluated the property and why they bid what the did.

The other two thirds are produced by burning coal or in nuclear power plants.

@Michael Plante Thank you!

Both of us have studied permaculture, so based on permaculture design principles we cleared a couple acres, planted a food forest and dug a pond.

There is a large plant that could potentially be built down here in the next few years, and if so would be great for longer term outlook, but not much else besides that.

It was planted on my sidewalk.

@Michael Plante Thank you, its a good idea to get some information. 

@Michael Plante thanks.

there really are no magic tips. the only thing you can do is (yes the love letter) and try to clean up the terms - short inspection and loan contingencies. have strong relationship with their lender and see if the lender would be willing, if necessary to talk with the listing agent to address any concerns the listing agent has regarding financing.i have a new listing that needed some sprucing - i went to target and bought some things (which I will return) to tart up the bathrooms, kitchen and living room - plants, kitchen stuff, towels, pillows for the couch, etc...