Current status is that the Dept of Health has not yet issued the Septic Permit yet.

A common misconception is that you have to put down 20% of the purchase price.

Thanks Jeremy.I'm going to leave my w-2 job and focus on my health and shaking off the burnout I've been feeling. 

However, in emergencies or cases involving health and safety, we would attempt to contact the owner first and, if unsuccessful, proceed with the repair as outlined in the contract.Regarding the hot water heater, do you know if it genuinely needed to be replaced?

@Ethan Borshansky, There was a brief period of time in the early 2000s when this type of "leasehold exchange" as described above was fairly common. 

I thought I saw it listed as a half way house or mental health housing.

@Alba Cheung if this attorney doesn't complete the eviction look at the dockets and see what attorneys commonly handle evictions in you area.

In real estate, blunt honesty often protects people from common pitfalls or predatory advice that oversimplifies the challenges of investing.

Be sure to actually contact the landlord for verification—fake references are more common than you’d think.In-Person Meeting: Meeting potential roommates in person is a great way to get a feel for compatibility.

There's a specific forum for House Hacking.You'll want to spend some time reading through there as it's a common topic.