I suppose I had my language twisted - I definitely want a template that will enable me to quick analyze for underwriting purposes.

With its gently rolling yard and mid century charm this home is truly unique.

As a rehab manager myself I will say that your contractor is smart, he is trying to gently assert that its "HIS" project once you signed the agreement. 

We are in the process of adding paint, new fixtures, and adding some modern twists to this old property.

You can get gently used appliances if the current ones do not work.Talk to him about you moving in and getting a roommate and see what he thinks. 

I was befriended by a gentle man who for some reason made it his purpose to teach me about real estate as more than a job but as a long term financial investment.

Well look into the details before you immediately consider the fella a twisted pervert ( and he may very well be ) It’s possible him as a 18 yr old and his girlfriend at 17 got busted fooling around or he was peeing in public and got spotted by a passerby .

We've had similar situations as yours but with a twist.

And please be gentle with responses.

Thought I'd do a twist on it this year:1.