You don't need an attorney representing you to be at the closing, this is pretty standard procedure.

I had a family member that had to rent in an other state near the university while attending Dental school under the same circumstances (a room in someones home) and it was a win win..

I'm not sure of the proper procedures for processing (say that 3x's fast) applications.

This is more along the lines of strategy rather than legal procedure.

There are a variety of reasons, such as last-minute bankruptcy, error in following the procedure, temporary restraining order that was granted but not delivered until too late, etc.F Foster, the civil code governing foreclosure in California is 2924 et seq.

After I went through all of this, my loan officer said "we see this all the time, if you would have asked us we could have told you what you should have expected what you should have done in the estimate procedure, making sure you calculate all the hidden, unexpected costs.

@George Allen  you get wrung up in Oregon if you are caught without a licnese.. they drive subdivisions and check on subs and GC's  no fooling around here.but in the rehab business its standard procedure for the paint and carpet guys.

My PM, who's been fantastic, has started the eviction procedure. 

State laws vary, but generally they are very specific as to lien procedures.  

As for foundations, @Jay Hinrichs we have standard procedures to install soaker systems on every property and every signed lease has terms spelled out for the tenant to keep it operational.