If the wife became the sole owner as surviving joint tenant by operation of law, her signing the deed in the capacity of Executor may have made that transfer defective.

@Theresa Harris thank you for the feedback, I am currently house hacking, but the property is not mine.

They need the commission to survive.

@Theresa Harris yes - the bank said they can't move forward until my other loan is closed 

@Theresa Harris & @Maurice D.

@Gerald Harris nope just go for it, no need for permits or inspections, grab ur lumber and go for it.

I struck a deal with my wife, she would read Rich Dad Poor Dad and I would finally read Harry Potter.

@Theresa Harris so, the deposit is the application fee?

Bitcoin has not survived a real recession and government regulation is only just beginning.

Essentially at this point all my financial needs will be met and I not longer HAVE to work those 10+ hour days, nights, weekends, and holidays just to survive - so I feel tempted to take an extended vacation and just kind reflect on my accomplishments so far, take some time to enjoy life a bit, maybe find some new hobbies (which would undoubtedly cut into my profits a bit).