Hi @Jefferey Eutsay,This deal has potential, but there are a few critical blind spots and questions to address before making an informed decision:Cash Flow: What’s the current and projected NOI (Net Operating Income)?

Is it to make more money on the side of your academy?

If I was to purchase the property from her without realtors involved on either side how would I do so?  

I take full responsibility for ever having trusted a person so blindly.

Check out File Place: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...The link is located in the footer of every page on the left side.

https://www.facebook.com/buncombeGov/videos/628829406107729Here is an infographic explaining the proposal in its current state: https://www.buncombecounty.org/common/planning/calendar-file...The planning board (who only have the power to pass a proposal on to the commissioners who would actually vote it into law) voted and agreed to hold the public hearing, yet not vote on the proposal until they have had more time to review, get focus groups together including more voices, and understand all sides of the concern. 

I am on your side, call if you have any problems with this....

I can help on the HELOC side if you want to know what you could get out of the property without selling or doing a full refi. 

After I left NOLA, I was able to rent each side for $1,295 through a property manager taking 10%.

https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/study-reveals-....Not sure BP will allow that link to post, if not just google " 10000 saved using a broker vs direct lender" and you can find the article.On the flip side, there are some banks and credit unions that could offer products that they do not allow to be brokered.