As it turns out the smoke and soot damage was fairly extensive, involving removing and cleaning tenants belongings, removing and replacing drywall in 2 bedrooms and a loft and removing and replacing insulation.

I definitely would have involved a lawyer (as is always recommended) so I don't think I would have gone through with it, but it is nice to know that there are people out there to warn me before doing something stupid and have the whole deal trashed.It appears that investment loans will probably have a higher interest rate than what I anticipated and I will check with the mortgage broker I have been in contact with but I'm guessing that the loan I was thinking of may be for primary residences only and it might not be possible to remove the OOC.That being said, it would not be a huge thing to move across the wall into the other property and rent out our current residence.

I could not qualify on my own due to little credit history, that is why she cosigned.I'm leaning towards just having the home refinanced and having myself removed from the loan.

However, in this case a filing often needs to be made with the county recorders office to remove the deceased’s name from the title so that a sale can occur.With ONE exception, if the personal representative (executor) wishes to sell real property that is part of the probate estate, the property can ONLY be sold with Court approval and notice to those who have an interest in the property – and the sales price MUST be for at least 90% of the appraised value.That ONE exception is where the personal representative has been given authority to act under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA), AND, the property is not being purchased by the personal representative or his/her attorney.

There are many variables to roofing such as pitch, size of decks, layers to remove, etc.

We have come across SEVERAL properties in A class areas that are being auctioned off on auction/com (hopefully I'm allowed to list that link please inform me if it needs to be removed).

I have related neighbors on either side of my rental that hope by constant harassment to be able to own my property so they can remove the house enlarging their yards.

Also have you factored in lawn/snow removal?

@Jared Rogers I am learning from everybody on BP myself.I wish I found BP three years ago; may be I won't have as mush white hair.

Typically the vent will stick 12" out of the ground (unless unscrupulous seller removes it).