I'm a PA and wife is an OTA.

Part of it is the higher cost of operating a business there, and part of it is that the Contractors know that they can ask higher $$ and usually get it. U

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Effectively making it just another term of consideration similar to existing financial contribution terms of consideration in a PA, like lender repair orders and what not. 

You said it yourself, that you put in a PA NOT to actually buy the place but fishing for information to support your hypostasis. 

I figured I could set up a PA LLC and either have the money directly transferred for payment during settlement or gifted to me to make payment.

I would use a PA entity for the PA business.

I’d like to touch base with someone in the field as I have some questions as it pertains to the job itself and what any similarities/differences to a PA building code inspector might be.Any help or pointing in the right direction is greatly appreciated!

2) Renovations When would be a good time to begin renovation work following a PA Upset/Tax Sale.

I believe there was a PA court decision several years ago that now prohibits the "first, last and security deposit" approach.