Personally I would let her be a dual agent for 5% and pocket the extra 1%.I think you your underestimating or misunderstanding what an agent does.

I've listed below the order I plan to attack things in, let me know if this sequence makes sense:Resolve excess moisture under house (minor grading issue, gutter required, possible plumbing leak)Repair minor roof leaks (repair flashing, seal leaks around chimney, replace tree-damaged shingles)Trim trees away from houseInstall 50 concrete piers and level foundation (foundation had work done previously but shifter due to excess moisture)Install vapor barrierAdd structural roof support beams in attic, add insulationRepair rotten siding/soffit/window frames (mostly upstairs)Repair porch (replace rotten boards, sand & paint)Paint exteriorInstall central AC/Mini-split system (any recommendations on this?)

This was a good solution vs her being denied.I don't see why it wouldn't be legal.

You could get the metal corner beads to rust from water vapor transmission thru the slab on grade.

I have a tenant that is renting the other half of a duplex that I'm "house hacking" in that wants to start giving me a cashiers check for the rent instead of going through "ERentPayment".For the first few months of her being at the property she's been on ERentPayment and it's worked out fine.....until today when i got a notice from them that says her payment to them was returned due to insufficient funds.

The current residents had a big herb garden in the back and it has a fairly smoth down hill incline as well.

I'll let a contractor weigh in but I'll bet that old vinyl will act as a vapor barrier for your new floor.

My question is: should I be ok renting the unit with her being the only one responsible for the rent?

Insulation and vapor barrier.

Speak to a lawyer and see if that would go against the law or risk her being booted.If she were to do a Lease Option where would she get the money for the option?