That is just a good practice as ultimately it is your cash on the line.

Yes but will you practically be able to watch it all?

You could benefit from meeting with folks that are actively applying theory into practice which could help clear up the mental fog you're experiencing. 

I personally did a double major in accounting and finance and while I do not practice accounting as a CPA or bookkeeper or anything it has helped me tremendously to navigate real estate and understand the tax code or where to find answers to tax questions.  

The exception is a reverse mortgage which have breach terms that include death of last debtor on title or a surviving spouse.From a practical standpoint, mortgage lenders and their loan servicers are not looking for a reason to accelerate (call loan all due) but may be triggered by poor admin practices of sub-2 buyer.

.- **Civil Liability**: In addition to criminal penalties, the company could also face civil lawsuits for fraud, where the affected parties could seek compensatory and possibly punitive damages.Given the potential legal consequences, it would be advisable for any property management company in such a situation to consult with legal counsel to ensure their billing practices are compliant with the law and to address any issues related to past billing practices." - ChatGPT

I also avoid contractors who have dedicated sales people who drive logo wrap vehicles.I tend to support diversity where contractors who were born outside of the United States or were Veterans in the Armed Forces have worked out best for us.What are your best practices for choosing contractors?

I have read some of the comments where some people offer referrals fees and practically take possession of the client. 

If the drywall is in good condition overall and just needs cleaning and paint, this is probably you're most practical path forward. 

Most folks think that this is referring to a practice called basis shifting which would allow your moms estate to sell property to you at an inflated price in order to take advantage of the tax free step up in the estate.