But, this is the exact type of question I would refer to my escrow officer, regardless if I even had common knowledge. 

Your issue is very common & a rain diverter is the solution.

And its also very common for developers who build new condos to turn around and sell them within a couple years because they don't want to keep that kind of liability on their books.

From what I’ve heard its pretty common place, but I may be incorrect.

Hi BP!So my wife and I decided to rent out our house. One of my concerns was the heating oil currently in the tank. I am on automatic delivery so at the end of the year the oil company filled it up. When you rent a ho...

@Jessica Chow Unpermitted work is common in CA, if they don’t like to pay for it, on to the next buyer. 80% of the buyers in CA will not care about permits, to other states its the other way around probably.

Are dead ends common when it comes to probate/vacant homes?

I am active duty military and I utilize this strategy. 

Consider property taxes, utilities traditionally paid by the owner in that area (water, trash, electric, gas, ...), repairs, maintenance and landscaping, costs to service the loan, etc.If your friend would become your tenant, would you be willing to raise the rent on her? 

If a wholesaler could put this unexpected cash in my pocket very quickly with no friction or liability, I might consider it.One common target of wholesalers is distressed people, circumstances and properties.