Claiming health defects from mold exposure, along with a laundry list of demands.

Just adding a couple of things for you to consider to add to your research - Regarding the basis step-up, you're correct that under current law, your mom holding it until her death may allow for you to receive it with a full stepped-up basis, washing out all the appreciation during her lifetime. 

The trick on getting those rents up is to rehab with nice finishes, granite countertops, dishwashers, laundry, nice ceiling fans, nice paint.

As for laundry room you can pick the cheapest (white/black) since no one can see it and it's not as visible.

@Lisa Marie and others, Some REIAs are good and some make you feel like you need to shower to wash the sleaze off.

No broker fees vs. going under contract below FMV to induce the assignment seems like a wash, no? 

The ground floor has a family room with access to attached garage, 1 bedroom, .5 bath, laundry and access to modest backyard.

I guess he knew my attorney solved the problem he refused to solve so why not wash his hands of the matter.

I’m sure that has all washed out by now and the chances of negotiating just a “short pay off” (without a sale) with the second mtg is incredibly thin.

You risk a bad review if you're not there in 15 minutes to fix the leaky toilet flapper or burned-out light bulb or resupply coffee and laundry soap. :)