Im confused why heat techs would say they wont install new furnace without ducting the return, while an inspector says it meets code.

There are many that will tell you its all about the money, but you wont be happy unless you put yourself into your projects.

I really didnt take it past that because it wont go anywhere.

Right now I am reaing as much as I can and I plan to go through the whole process from research to attendance at the sale but I wont purchase this time.

If the county determined that that particular area serves best as a residential SFR neighborhood, they can't make the owner of the 6 unit destroy the property, so he is allowed to retain it as an apt bldg with a grandfathered clause.

We run into the second apprasial issue all the time, I believe FHA rules are if you sell withing 180 days a second apprasial is required (and the buyer isnt allowed to pay for it) If the house appraises you shouldnt have any trouble, there is a caviet in the rules about too many transactions or pattern of flipping in the previous year I believe, where FHA wont finance.

I'd destroy that hedge and put in some modern landscaping.

It might save you a lot of money, headache, and help them get a new place without destroying yours.

out of the 7 houses I purchased in the past 16 mo all but one was missing the AC unit and that one was missing the line set and several pieces of copper pipe inside. if you can fix the plumbing yourself its not that expensive. and if you use Pex they wont come back a steal it a second time!

Let him know what the true market rate is for the apartment and if he has already signed the lease let him know you wont be renewing it.