Here’s a quick checklist to cover your bases:Property Condition: Get a thorough inspection to assess major items like the roof, foundation, and HVAC—this helps you plan for any big repairs.Financials: Account for all costs, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management fees if applicable.

Upgraded kitchens, bathrooms, and other items that hadn't been touched for years What was the outcome?

I have two questions: 1) I asked on this platform before about disputing a condo building lease fee which was $500 per lease.

Send lease with esignatures.io and first payment invoice through Hostfully5.

Alternative options include offering a significant down payment, a lease-option agreement, a joint venture, or a deferred closing to align with John's timeline.

So far, we have received this advise from appraisers in the Maple Heights area: 1) Attach all offers so the next appraiser can better understand the market value, 2) Provide a letter from the Maple Heights Building Department discussing the addition of the egress window making the bedroom conforming livable space, 3) provide comps for similar properties sold in the Maple Heights area (these do not have egress windows), and 4) create an itemized list of improvements and cost for renovations to the property.We are grateful to the Bigger Pockets community for their advice as well. 

Probate in CA is another item last I've heard its around 46K fee for a 1 mil gross estate.  

He should be familiar with doing developments that you are looking to build and give you ballparks for each line item if not find one that is able to do that.

It is a rare off-market property that does not involve work and/or have risk items.  

Consider auto loans, inventory, commercial paper, annuities and even RE and equipment leases.