There is the art of the deal to wholesale that can be the thrill or all that personal interaction/ sales can be the worst thing ever to you depending on what you love. 

You can negotiate with the seller to cover some or all of the closing costs.

Dave,I agree, energy costs are only headed in one direction and current building codes are woefully inadequate where energy efficiency is concerned.We have set objectives for our retrofits of R75-R100 in attics and R28 - R50 in walls (where cavity space allows).

I just want to know whether the tenant could have known about it and ignored it.The lease does stipulate that tenant has to keep the property up to code and that tenant is liable for any fine.I'm thinking if they truly didn't know about, then it's my fault in which case I'm willing to pay for some or all of the fine.

I expect most or all have relinquished their membership, as the sponsor requested.  

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion

The renter will pay most or all of your mortgage allowing you to save more money for your next investment plus it will give you experience being a landlord. 

Fact is, there is zero shortage of thousands of real estate investors who are now under water or all out collapsed.

For those not familiar, essentially you'd offer to waive part or all of the past due rent, and/or provide some sort of small stipend for the tenant to help with moving expenses, in exchange for them returning the keys and the property immediately.

AFTER the notice to quit for lease violation (or notice to cure or however it's done in PA) has been served, have communication with her, only via text or email, never again orally, that you rented that house to 4 occupants, and that she is in violation.