As easy as this sounds, it's not simple and usually like pulling teeth.

It “sounds” like you want to lend someone money for an earnest money deposit to make an offer on a property?

While this isn't a long-term solution, it could buy you time to arrange finances for a complete fix.Insurance Claim: If the issue with the tub is due to improper installation, it's worth checking if this is something that your homeowner’s insurance or a builder's warranty (if still valid) might cover.Partial Renovation: Instead of a full demolition and remodel, consider if there's a way to repair the tub area without a complete overhaul.

This sounds like a real dumpster fire.

Sounds like it's time for a move.

Does my plan sound good?

It sounds like you're taking the right steps to get started!

Let him run this (self-manage) for a year or so and see how everybody feels about it then.How does that sound?

Or maybe they know how to communicate well vs two completely different companies.

I wonder how the closing process was completed when there was a lien on the property?