@Brady D'Hont keep a backup key in a lock box on site for the schlage encode.

@John Su tenants typically take care of snow when occupied, but owner is responsible when vacant - and some cities write tickets if snow not removed with x hours.In colder climates you also have to worry about keeping heat on when vacant so pipes don't freeze.

I am staying out of this, my contractor accepted responsibility but the neighbor keeps bothering me.

I was thinking this could be a good strategy to scale and keep costs managable. 

If she cancels, I would keep the holding deposit.

This means that the buyer's broker’s commission is usually taken care of as part of the overall transaction, similar to the standard practice mentioned above.Broker’s Agreement: The buyer's agent will typically negotiate this arrangement upfront, ensuring that the seller covers the commission from the sale proceeds.

Househacking is all about cutting down on your living expenses, and that means different things to different people.

That code section states:(1) “Prospective owner-occupant” means a natural person who presents to the trustee an affidavit or declaration, pursuant to Section 2015.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that:(A) They will occupy the property as their primary residence within 60 days of the trustee's deed being recorded.

While I’m happy to share lots of information with folks it’s very rare that I will give out information like my primary contractor’s name or the names of any of his subs because I keep them busy full time and am not willing to lose my own time with them to someone else.

Navigating the situation where a property must comply with modern building codes but lacks the financial means to do so can be challenging.