You’re probably thinking you have to offer asking price – not true!

Quote from @Henry Clark: I probably watched about 50-60 of the podcasts.

As I mentioned, advanced tax planning opportunities are going to be limited so finding a highly specialized CPA is probably unnecessary and going to reduce your pool of otherwise qualified accountants.

If you have ever learned something important by trial and error, then you can probably understand the frustration that you feel when you make a "rookie mistake" or a simple error that creates a big negative result.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

From what Ive seen looking the home equity and heloc are similar if you get a fixed rate heloc if not your probably paying more in interest.

I think you have a solid basis to sue them for all of the damage - though getting them to pay will probably be difficult.I only asked about them being related to you because such a situation can cause awkward moments at the next family reunion!

For a 1300 sqft home, architectural costs vary, but for a fair price, you’re probably looking at $3K-$8K, depending on complexity.

@Jerome Boudreaux what lenders probably won't tell you right now is the BIGGEST benefit of your VA loan is an assumption! 

If they’re financing, the process already takes time, so a slight delay probably won’t matter.If the home is vacant, maybe they can move some things in as a short-term tenant until closing (if their lender and community allows it).