While the heater issue adds extra stress, addressing it promptly will protect you from further fines and penalties.

Our lot is fenced in and we cannot see where he lives but close enough to be of concern, but we want to stay in the same town until the kids are finished school.So, my question is this, would it make sense to rent our home (roughly $2300-2500/mo. as per real-estate agent claims), with the stipulation that the garage is used for my business AND buy a home nearby?

The contract with the wholesaler also expires on Monday the 27th, so I have my concerns about this just being a stall tactic to get out of the contract.

I keep going back and forth concerning this property. 

If you have any questions and/or concerns on mortgage financing, please let us know if we can be of any assistance. 

I understand the crime concerns, but why do you think traditional financing is risky?

When you look them up make sure the owner isn't a LLC and that there primary address is not the same as the property you where looking at.

It has been a huge point of concern for large investors as they want to hedge risk and co-living is a complete unknown. 

Create columns for Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip and then contact info: Last Contact, Relationship, Status, Email & Phone.IMPORTANT: do NOT ask people for THEIR business, ask for referrals!

It is a common concern, I think if you are writing competitive offers then you can request a discount.