Wagner called me as soon as he knew and we talked - he offered to let me out of my contracts, and offered also 2 alternative properties to me he had on the side I could get right now - no pressure either way. 

Pressure the city to sue for maintaining a public nuisance.

If that can't ease the burden enough to live comfortably, the best thing to do will be to sell and walk away from the headache.

Home loan borrowing costs eased again for the third straight week as the average rate on a 30 year home loan declined to its lowest level since April. 

There is also an ease of financial management; it's easier to keep business and personal finances separate.

There is just no pressure for them to be anything but honest.2. 

But I have wondered abou the ease I can sell a house if everything is not up to code, code being an ever evolving technicality as you stated. 

Not having the 1031 pressure is great. 

This can offer some liability protection and ease the transfer of the property to heirs.Record keeping:Maintain detailed records of all expenses related to the property conversion and ongoing management.Lease agreement:Ensure you have a comprehensive, legally-sound lease agreement tailored to your state's laws.

That will put pressure on rent and home prices.