That's what "testers" do after all.Thanks Anna, this is a hugely valid point that we should all read twice and remember always.Marcus, I confused myself with multiple open windows.

@Basit Siddiqi - Thank you for your response, you make very valid points.

Because when the furnace has a breakdown the next winter or 2 it looks bad and people assume that it's under warranty since they just did the ac. 

A real estate contract is an “executory contract” that remains legally valid until the closing is completed. 

If they fail to perform on the lease, but their option remains valid, the property now has clouded title and you can't do anything with it as far as selling. 

Hey @Robert McConnellYou bring up some great questions and valid concerns here.

Which I’m not sure it can on a special warranty for something that happened long ago?

They validate your identity through some questions based on your credit report, then watch you e-sign.Last option would be what @Charles Carillo said - go to a US Embassy, and they will have a US notary.

Something else to keep in mind is that if you had previous foundation repairs and those piers fail the foundation company will void the warranty if you don't have sufficient "drainage" away from the foundation.

Biggest issue with town ordinances is getting past the education/language barrier, the modular home builder that I am working with to design a 6 duplex multi-family project has connections with the state government here in Texas and can push through any obstinate local official that does not understand that Modular is valid, if you're looking modular finding somebody that can help with this seems useful.Biggest issue with banks for me so far is the education, which I've been able to push through for most banks I've talked to as I hunt for a good financing deal, as well as the draw schedule, which i am trying to design to be most beneficial for me with minimum days of loan.