For some reason I thought you were focused on just heating not cooling that’s why I mentioned to just replace the furnace.

The lease makes no mention of smoking either way.

AirDNA is a great tool, but I tend to find it slightly underwhelming, like @Wayde Hall mentioned for unique properties.

I do not give the code or address out early, for the same reasons others have mentioned.  

The strategic approach you mentioned helps in mitigating risks and positioning yourself for long-term success.

She agreed to cancel the contract, but mentioned that she was still "registered" as our agent at the two new builds.

I don't know.All of the other small towns you mentioned are in the same county as Blue Ridge except for Cherry Log. 

In your second example where your company enters into a purchase contract with your father for $135k and then he assigns the contract to you for $150k, I'm guessing (since you mention getting a mortgage for this transaction) that what you're hoping it will do is create an artificially high sales price so you can get a mortgage on the higher amount (i.e. $150k vs $135k). 

I also believe part of my “firing” was due to the fact that on the phone with her she mentioned how the lease renewal fee paid to her was less than what it should have been due to entry error by the person who entered the contract.I also received an invoice for $2700 for painting that was done TO ANOTHER HOUSE THATS NOT MINE!

She was under contract with a wholesaler to purchase a property in SC and every title company she called said they would not close the transaction--for the same reasons you mentioned.