Reading through the contract offer that my longtime buyer's agent has prepared, I was surprised to see closing date August 7 and first payment due September 1.My understanding is that the buyer normally gets the remainder of the calendar month after closing date, plus the next full calendar month, before first payment is due on the first of the following month.

Even if you aren't ready to buy, it will give you so much insight as to what properties are in what areas, how much they cost, etc.I'm an agent here in Pittsburgh and I work strictly with investors.

They can provide guidance on potential legal options and rights concerning the city’s demands and the lender.Negotiate with the City:Seek Extensions or Variances: Your friend can request an extension on the deadline to comply or apply for variances that might allow the property to meet less stringent requirements.Explore Grants or Subsidies: Check if there are any local, state, or federal grants or subsidies available for renovating older properties, especially those providing low-income housing.Engage with the Lender:Discuss Financial Hardship: Present the case to the lender, explaining the situation and the financial hardship imposed by the new building codes.Propose a Loan Modification: Suggest modifying the loan terms, such as extending the loan period, reducing interest rates, or even deferring payments temporarily.Negotiate a Short Sale: If the property must be demolished and rebuilt, your friend can discuss the possibility of a short sale where the lender agrees to accept less than the owed amount to avoid foreclosure.Explore Refinance or New Loans:Seek New Financing Options: Look for other financial institutions or private lenders willing to provide financing for renovation or rebuilding.

Make sure to do your market research, budget for renovations, talk to other investors/agents, and build a relationship with a lender to secure financing and get advice.

However, given the acceptance of my rent payment for the entire month, I am assuming that this implies an extension of my tenancy through the end of July and hence I canceled the reservations I had made with the moving company.As I am now a month-to-month tenant, please confirm whether you will be providing a proper notice period if my tenancy is to be terminated.

Right now you are going to get a lot of real estate agents saying their market is best.Columbus has been on many lists for places to invest.

Flipped in 2 months for a 45k profit Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Yes, they provide some level of comfort, however, I've never known a tenant to put up a big fight over a ceiling fan or lack thereof.

My partners and I have no problem providing your funds for transactional lending like this case. 

They are however providing discounts to Bigger Pockets members3.