As most of you know, the National Association of Realtors set a date of August 17th, if not sooner (depending on the state) to be the day that ALL states change the way buyers work with agents (somewhat).

It's been hard to find with these higher interest rates but date the rate and marry the property if you find the right home because you can refinance down the road but once rates come down there will probably be more competion to buy the home.   

Do I need to get a lawyer involved for our court date? 

Can I back date a lease for my unit for about 3 months ago when I moved into the property?

I would have placed the date on the calendar and on that date I would have inquired if the offer was still available and whatever date the experienced person had, I would have made sure I was available.  

Depending on the facts and circumstances of the agreement, it could either be treated either1) the sale occurs as of the original agreement date, and then your taxable gain is generally spread out over the life of the principal payments as an installment sale (although I should mention any depreciation you've taken on your property could affect this), or2) the sale does not occur until the lease option is exercised, and gain reported at that time.

How do you keep track of insurances expirations, taxes dates, equity growth per house, rental growth in your area ? 

Thanks  There ARE continuity of obligation rules that your subject to since you're considering a refinance and you're not Obligated on the current underlying mortgage (subject-to mortgage from seller).The rule states that if you dont qualify for one of the rules under COB that your maximum LTV is limited to 50% LTV for all refinances within 24 months from the date of acquisition.

I further believe (though would not underwrite to this) that this approach would offer the buyer the potential opportunity at a future date to conceivably subdivide the parcel and sell the main unit and ADU as separate properties.

Also, tenants are often on their best behavior on the "first date".