I did not take into consideration the possibility of the city deeming it an unsafe structure and requiring an architect or engineer as I had assumed I would simply be restoring the original interior framework of the property through the typical permit application process.

In those cases, as mentioned, have investors tee'd up, financing confirmed that you qualify, and then you simply call and ask to meet for coffee. 

Keep  your contact info off of it, but this can help if you soon to be ex creates issues or simply refuses to assist. 

Very simply, yes.

@Kevin Turano, if the owner carry note is less than the total amount of gain you'll have you can also simply accept the note and do a partial exchange on the rest of the sale. 

It was a digitally signed email pdf, I'm simply trying to get the payment agreement re-instated, I sent them back another .pdf that they had sent me today, I'm just worried that they may be trying to pull a sneaky move so they can foreclose on the property and sell it out from under me. 

There is simply the rent. 

This is simply a prospective tenant so I may not end up choosing her but decided to throw the question out there if all checks out. 

They do not understand guidelines whatsoever and are simply paid to take your order for what you want and spit out a rate quote.I like your approach with wanting to put 3.5% down on an FHA loan and house hack to start your investing career.

While landlords were victimized for the last year, the media has continuously demonizes landlords for simply asking for what is fair.