Warm wishes.

You're never going to be able to invest or buy in the past, but 10 years from now you're going to be saying the exact same thing "I wish I bought back in 2024"

We just do what we can to manage risk and make dollars for all involved.Signing off and wishing all the best of luck and skill in their RE endeavors 

I used licensed plumbers, electrician, and framing contractors (most of what required permits had licensed contractors).In the case of the OP, if seller in disclosure disclosed that owner builder was used and not all work was performed by licensed contractors, he would be compliant with the rules in my markets.Best wishes

At this point wish I had done the title report, and a bit more due diligence as now my 10% is at risk.

If you get shocked, he'll wish he'd paid for it.I would have him put in writing that he is making you pay for 1/2 of an (necessary in today's world) upgrade to his property.

Gosh Javier, I wish I could help you.

I wish I could buy 2-3 more deals but have someone pay the 20% down I don't have.

I don't know what you signed with the broker or what expectations were reduced to writing, I only know that IF you wish to have an open house and they refuse, and such authority to refuse such a request is not provided in your listing agreement, then you should have the right to terminate that relationship.

Best wishes.