Again, with drought and watering restrictions in place, the tenant could be complying with the lease (to the extent permitted by law) and still the grass dies. 

Our red flag on whether to use a GC wasn't necessarily price but whether or not they would comply w/ our process of inspecting work in progress prior to receiving payments.  

IF I were to use some sort of monthly service, do I essentially have to pay twice in order to comply with SDIRA rules? 

Also, contact the Management and find out what has to done to the outside of the MH to make it comply to any "curb appeal" rules.  

Thus there are things like Regulation S to comply with to prevent flow back to domestic folks.  

The lawyer needs all the signatures to move forward in doing a possible short sale, which two heirs will not comply(because they may not get any profit)I do not want this property to become foreclosed upon.Any recommendations? 

If lenders tell people it is not then 80% will comply and they will be left with the remaining savvy 20% to deal with.With 25% down in my view it is unreasonable for them to ask for collateral on your other property UNLESS the property you are buying is a value add type deal that is not stabilized and has more risk for a loan.Another situation where a lender might request it is if the LTV is 80 or 85% and the metrics are very tight for extra security.

I was considering submitting an addendum to the contract that they will reimburse me for the inspection if for any reason I decide not to move forward but I really like the idea of submitting email notice and extending due diligence until they comply.  

As a licensed Realtor/Investor, I am investor friendly and represent investors so they  comply with license law making it a non-issue.

Again from mass.gov: “The Lead Law requires the removal or covering of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where any children under six live.” and furthermore, “owners are responsible with complying with the law.