Kwikset batteries are fine if not hooked to WIFI, but then you get no notice that the batteries are low.Price labs is very popular, but I have no experience with the competition.Good luck

@April VanClevealways hard to say without complete details, but i would say foundation issues are too much for the very first one

With all the uncertainty about budget cuts, DOGE ect is anyone concerned that subsidized housing could be in danger?

You can accept the settlement. 

What are the best first steps for someone like me?

Quote from @Melissa Stanley: A "cosigner" is someone that is financially responsible but not an actual occupant of the rental.

Just put yourself in the shoes of the other side of the deal and consider what numbers would make sense for them.Appreciate the advice !

Remove the commission (Or just make it very small) and have the rest negotiated into the deal with the seller.

For many reasons, I need to sell it to them outright, but the boyfriend is self employed (construction/concrete) and the current business has only been running for a year.

I'm doing the roof myself as I did on the other property along with the other renovations.