There were a number of issues, but the big one was a "repair" charge they lied about.

If you're planning an open house at a vacant listing, know that you've just let the general public know that it is just that - vacant.Better safe than evicting/repairing...

I would say that the value he brings is finding the deals, doing an initial diligence, having a local team set up for renovations/repairs/property management as well as knowledge of the neighborhood.

They should have also gotten approval from you before charging and doing repairs.

He prides himself on having "realistic" standards and claims to value inner qualities over appearance.

With a push to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S. and more employees returning to office work, there will be a greater need for mass transit solutions rather than building more roads lowering the quality of living if you want that SFH with a yard.

Send her a certified letter (keep a copy for yourself) with your concerns of her not turning on the heat and the problems that can occur with frozen pipes and repair cost in which she will be liable for if she doesn't comply.Is she using space heaters instead?

@Chris Seveney I'm concerned about having $$$ for repairs when needed.

If you put down an earnest deposit, you might lose out on that if you decide to back out(potentially). look at the agreement.The more important thing is, do you quality for conventional financing?

That being said, I'm not a fan of holding property in anything sub B quality.