They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

Relationships are vital and I am wondering how to develop the relationships that I'll need going forward.

WAMU loan 2007 - defaulted 2009Loan Modification Process since 11/2009 - present.

Again, this is vital to learn/appreciate the process and professionals.

The health and human services department may have a say, as well as the local city/county planning department, and the fire marshal.Find out what property modifications would be required.

We are planning to make a few modifications to the SFR and refinancing in a year or two.

@Danielle McClellandHi,I just found Bigger Pockets October 1st 2018 and it has re vitalized my dream.

This is a business, and communication is vital as in any business.They're testing you.

The effort and costs of this approach would be on par with proper cleaning and multiple coats of painting that have previously been mentioned.Removing the cinder block would be a structural modification and I would not recommend that with out someone with experience.Show us what you end up doing.

Luckily the whole thing didn't fall through and they were able to source another roommate....I was thinking of turning the unit into a 4 bedroom, not hard to do as I know the builders and other units just like mine have had the same modification.