@Tom Gimer - You are correct, and many loan docs provide that an additional encumbrance constitutes an event of default. 

Not only that he gets stepped up basis and sell with no tax  double check that with accountant but I think that is correct.. then take the cash put it in 5% gov bonds for now then get up to speed and see what you really want to do. 

It's possible what you have done on your own isn't even to code or done correctly so you could be losing value if you haven't been careful.It's great that you took action.

I would start the process for this as an eviction with an eviction attorney, and make sure you follow the process correctly to get her out.

I guess my other understanding is that I have to provide it is water proof and it is correctly zone for fire.

80% Cash Out No Seasoning3 Month Seasoning6 Month SeasoningShort Term & Long Term Rental OptionsVacant OptionsManufactured Home OptionsSome lenders will do 100% of your purchase price + rehab costsSome lenders will do 120% of your purchase price + rehab costsSome lenders will do 140% of your purchase price + rehab costsSome lenders will allow for PadSplit PropertiesBuying correctly with hard money can also allow you to get your cash back from the hard money loan so that you can do a Rate/Term refi with almost all lenders having no seasoning and getting better rates due to not being a cash out refi!

Obviously, they should use the correct type of paint when they do it.

This is incredibly common in Philadelphia's market if you don't invest in the correct neighborhoods.  

It is also why such neighborhoods are most likely to appreciate because those who own properties in these neighborhoods are on the correct side of the supply/demand equation.Since your post is focused on Philadelphia, the city has good fundamentals...strong Ed's & Med's, good accessibility to both NYC & DC, own port, international airport etc.

Shoot, that is correct, completely forgot that could take longer and in my opinion i though that 90 days was ok, but you right from the time we can do showings and people get their paperwork/money together we could be talking about 60-90more days, thanks for bringing it up Bob..