@Bianca Rodrigues  I second Ken's advice above, definitely get an appraisal and inspection if you move forward with the deal.The two existing mortgages make it complicated. 

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

Basically, these are lands that technically qualify as Sending sites, but that have issues such that nobody really wants to build there.

In addition to cheaper prices through Minoan, they set up a site for your property with affiliate links in it. 

Here is a video that runs down the basics - https://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/specialenforcement/01-Legal...There is also a prohibited building list - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law...Here are some more info overall - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law..All of this makes STRs in the city pretty tough but it certainly not impossible.

See what the $19k was for first, it may have been neccessary, but still that does not make it ok for them to do it without a signed CO.You can ask an attorney a few questions using sites like Avvo or Rocket for not much $$$.

The difference between MKE and Chicagoland does not warrant the extra effort that comes with going remote.Everything gets so much more complicated as soon as you can't swing by your property after work.

The only exception is for on-site managers, like you'd find living in one unit of an apartment building and managing the building on behalf of the owner.

I used Hostaway for the last year and the they recently snuck in a 1.8% fee for our direct booking site.

(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)