The realtor assured me the property would close on a certain date. 

@Mike Bereck I can assure you it's not easy to get private money.

With a real estate professional, at least you are assured of some level of instruction in the subject matter and a license (which exists to protect consumers).And if you can find a lazy appraiser in the era of TRID, take a picture, as that is an endangered species nearing extinction.

I own property there and I can assure you it's absolutely not empty in the winter and I've been there in the winter multiple times.

Even when contractors do advertise free estimates you can be assured these hours will be included in the bid, but if they don't get the job they get nothing for their efforts. 

if your going to partner 50/50,then sell it to your partner at half the price you paid at current market value,being fair upfront will assure future endevours going forward[win/win]

If agents are 100% convinced that you are going to close (i.e. they are assured of getting paid) they will bring the deals to you first.

My first concern was the wiring of the house isn't equipped but she assured me she would pay my electrician to install a sub panel in the garage and add a cement wall.

Lol, my company is an approved contractor in Euclid and I can assure you we do not have a quid pro quo relationship with the city of Euclid.

@Ryan Dietrich thanks for the added assurance!