If your problems were really caused by an unexpected ac failure (can’t believe your realtor didn’t get seller to throw in a home warranty.) and not lifestyle.

I am also in Cincinnati and I did speak with True Home Ohio (https://truehomeohio.com) and they seemed to be somewhat reasonable except I believe they take a flat fee of $105 per door so depending on how much rent is for that door it could be cheaper or more expensive but their other fees I thought were very reasonable.

I believe he now lives in Portugal.

If I am all in on the property for 360k (purchase and some finishing construction as well as carry costs) and the home is valued at 450k or more (based on what im told by agents as well as my own analysis while staying conservative), that is 20%+ equity I believe, unless I am missing something.

.: @Basit Siddiqi @Linda WeygantI believe it’s worth keeping an eye on this development, as this measure is still a proposal and needs to pass through the Spanish Parliament.

I am on the west coast, but have a SFH in Pigtown and believe I am finally at the point of needing someone "in town". 

Rent in this area is pretty good so I believe renting is the best option.

I can’t believe how stupid I was to actually think that because I owned the house outright the town would never sell it on me.

You chose to believe that it was our fault, point the finger and cancel the contract.

I don't believe we'll continue to see that trajectory moving forward over the next 4 (you never know though!)...