I might be tempted to walk my butt into the owner's office -- does that LOOK like a place the owner spends 70 hours a week (lots of personal items on the walls?

No seems like a waste of 6k, Just have your GC walk it, I put a new roof on my 2 very large 40 unit buildings about 5 years ago, never been up there since, why? 

A contained small fire that can heat up in a few hours,LEt me add this : If I were a guest and felt like a relaxing spa moment, I would want to walk out and get in.

I chose to forfeit my deposit and walk away from the project.   

Ask him to walk you thru Caye Caulker and tell you about it.On another day rent a golf cart pay him for the day.

Trust your gut when something just doesn't feel quite right and don't be afraid to walk away.

Should I postpone or walk away?

I walked the house (full of trash).

We were staying on the University campus and there was only one bar within walking distance

I think there are many over looked opportunities like mother in law suites, finished basements with walk out, finished garage, or building an ADU, renting to room mates to offset cost, etc.