you could do a brick step-out up top rather than a custom cornice that could be very pricey. it could look nice if you color match the vintage brick or go the opposite and do a contrasting color (like white to match your windows and basement) to make the top stand out. attached are some examples of some top step-outs. the brick mason doing the re-pointing could probably give you a quote for doing the top as well.

If it were me, after a week I would send a certified letter to the sellers POA letting them know you stand ready to close in conformance with the contract.

Chances are judges and juries will give them the benefit of the doubt when they are crying on the witness stand about "your greed" and the "intentional emotional damage" you have caused.

Here's a little stick man standing on top of @David Goossens words and giving him a thumbs up:It really is a good book for what it is.

Hi Jon,What does the abbreviation PITI stand for?

The competition has become so serious that I recently looked at a few probates and all of the information is being concealed and the only mailing option you are givin is the address to the Attorneys Office.They have so many options to consider that the real questions is "what are you doing to stand out from the competition?".

My questions is two fold: with the gain on sale of the profits from the actual purchase price and the price sold, how long do I have to do divert the gain into another property to avoid taxation?

In unit laundry is huge benefit for renters and will make your units stand out. 

Also LLC will not provide any tax advantage from rental income stand point, it protects you from your personal wealth in case of unexpected catastrophes with your rental property. 

Small price to pay to be sure of where you stand.