The alleged violations included failure to comply with LDR requirements to provide prospective tenants an EPA-approved lead hazard information pamphlet, a required Lead Warning Statement, and an appropriate statement disclosing knowledge of the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards.

The only way I can see this as appropriate is if the Realtor offer was the 1st position. 

No money down is more appropriate to smaller deals with somebody providing 'sweat equity.' 

So I would give the appropriate notice and tell them you would like them to sign your lease.

Appropriate or no?

But if she's financing with a commercial loan, she can actually get a 5-year fixed rate right now in the mid-3% range with a 25-year amortization with appropriate income to service the debt, and if personal credit, liquidity, and net worth are strong. 

"Live your own life" seems to be the appropriate response to people trying to preach me out of chasing my dreams. 

Speak to your Realtor they can help guide you with an appropriate course of action. 

We were worried about the function of the septic and did not think to even ask if the sizing was appropriate for the house size.

I would not include hard money lenders as standard small business banking banks, though I will likely use them for specific projects if they support a project appropriately and competitively.If anyone has strong recommendations, or recommendations that I'm not going to get from a basic internet search, I appreciate a reply or direct message.