hey @Nick Versetto just a quick update on this: The bank will let you refinance out into your name only but your partner have to show up at closing to sign the deed to deed his/her portion of the equity over to you.

You could also ask for your portion of closing and assistance with repairs.

On a loan this size I find limited time offer sales tactics quite off-putting. 

This month there are 3 and next month probably another 5.Is it going to be more economical to go and buy the glass cutting equipment, which isn't actually too expensive and buy sheets of glass or perspex which I cut to size myself?

It all depends on the size, condition and materials used.  

I can probably get $1100-$1200 per month on a new similar sized rental, drop the insurance costs in more than half, and get rid of pool and lawn care.

Company she was told to write a letter to board asking reimbursement of her portion of her medical bills.

Stay on this site read all you can, listen to the podcast, you will find that every one is in different situations and there is not a one size fits all plan, it will be up to you to determine your strengths and weaknesses to determine what niche you have.

The cost of other (non-new construction) houses in the neighborhood have no relationship to the cost you'll incur to build a new house.Your costs will be based on a lot of factors:- Location- Level/type of finishes- Style of house- Size of house- Whether you GC it yourself or hire a builder- The types of contractors you use- Your negotiating ability- How strategic you are with your designs to keep costs downI've built houses for $60/sf, and I've built similar houses in other locations with different contractors for $90/sf. 

That would be a cleaner transaction and they could later sell their portion and not affect you.