Only concern I would have there is if the seller for some reason couldn’t pursue it (death, mental health issue etc), there must be some way for someone else involved to take over to make sure it happens.

I’ve already talked to planning & zoning & have the health department permit numbers.... waiting on a return call.

I have no overhead at the moment other than my cell phone, car insurance, gas, health insurance, etc. as I am currently living with my parents again.

Is their a per diem agreement for past due steps in the project (outside of any crazy weather, health issues, or stop work orders) These are just some basics.

The right question is "what are the average days on market for my property, located here, in X condition, this time of year that will/will not allow pets." 

You should be concerned with your own health and NOT the welfare of people that are breaking the law and the consequences of their actions. 

Minimum credit score (650is a number I see frequently)Minimum income (3X rent, verifiable by check stubs and a call to HR) Maximum number of tenants in the unit (most places state 2 per person, plus one additional person)Pets (yes or no.

As we stand now, the demand for housing is off the charts with buyers overpaying due to low interest rates, but what are your thoughts on the housing market & Portland's health as a whole 5+ years from now?

Because it is winter and the irrigation could not be inspected and because the landscape repair was estimated more than her pet deposit it was not returned.

This is because FHA loans are primarily for residential homes.Commercial space is allowed if its use does not negatively impact the health and safety of the residential occupants.