After finishing up with all the running around on Friday to seal the deal I left to head back to the hotel with a sense of accomplishment and a greater outlook for my future.

I will also be leaving the military after this assignment so I plan on staying there.Unfortunately it also sounds like I'll get deployed for 6 months at the beginning of July, which in and of itself I don't mind, but with that sort of delay it feels I won't really have the opportunity to start looking at properties until this time next year.That said, would the time frame from April to end of June be enough time to effectively identify and seal the deal a property?

No clearances, there is nothing wrong with this installation. the 3' you may be referring to is for Exhaust pipes of gas fire appliances, not the gas meter ( which the meter and piping are all sealed). there is an electrical code of 30" work space clearance in front of an electrical panel, but the meter does not interfere with that. just make sure the panel box is a sealed box and rated for outdoors.

@Kevin Mosier  have you looked into companies that come and recoat/seal the roof? 

She apparently had an issue before I purchased the house and sealed (cemented) her basement walls in response.

Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program benefits (see image below for more details):Unsecured financing APR 4.5% - 9.95% Finance 100% of the project costsLoans up to $50,000up to 15 year term 0$ closing costsQuick loan approval, typically less than 24 hours70% of the amount borrowed must be used for energy efficiency improvements such as HVAC, water heating, cool roofs, insulation, duct sealing, air sealing, lighting, appliances, pool pumps, windows, and more30% of the amount borrowed can be used for non-energy related improvements such as cabinets, flooring, and other finishes.This program can also be combined with local utility rebate programs and federal tax incentivesProperty Eligibility Requirements:Single family residential propertyUpgrade 1- 4 unitsMust receive gas or electric service from one of these utilities (SocalGas, Socal Edison, PG&E, SDGE)Mobile homes need to be anchored to permanent foundationBorrower Requirements:580 - 600 minimum credit score (depends on lender)Debt to income ratio less than 55%Project Eligibility RequirementsWork has to be completed by a participating REEL contractorA combustion safety test by a contractor who is certified by BPI or NGAT must be completed upon project completion (typically this is the contractor doing the work)Work must meet building code requirements.you can find more information here: https://www.thecheef.com/reelI hope you found this post useful.

Step 16: Seal The Deal -By this time I should have a contract with a qualified, pre-approved buyer with at least a grand down.

It is a sealed bid.  

While state legislators in previous years have taken the path of responsible and incremental reform, the current administration sealed the deal for the state’s biggest and most substantial rent overhaul in decades and maybe ever.

His BP podcast is what sealed the deal for me as it was the first time I ever heard sub-2 and owner finance explained in such an articulate way.