In basic accounting, finance, economics and RE, all you need to do is add, subtract, multiple and divide, there is no real brain damage in math.

Then she left $2000 worth of damage & cleanup. 

Based on what I know, if the damage is done, its done.  

While out, I found a house with fire damage and made note of the address.

Someone here said that the LA wouldn't have any knowledge of other offers or influence in getting your offer accepted.

We are now left with a leaking shower and no trim due to the water damage in the bath room.

The winters are more harsh in Indy but Birmingham has had tornado damage in recent years.

If you hadn't had them checking, you could have been in for even more damage. 

There are some policies (I forget which ones off the top of my head) that allow you to sue the tenant's insurance company for damage or loss arising from the tenant's misdeeds.

Attorney has realistic client control and more influence over seller than you, in this case.Reduce your deal basic terms into about 7 essential line items, such as:1) Consideration2) Terms3) Possession4) Inspection 5) Title6) Escrow7) Buyers vestingNow that you've spooked the attorney, it will be harder to close.