Thank you for the consideration. 

I agree with what you're saying in most cases, especially standard flips, etc.In this case there's some additional considerations because it's personal...I'm also trying to figure out visibly respectful ways to handle this, because I'm looking to use these methods for future probate deals, and I want to have tools in my belt that I can use to demonstrate respect for the relatives and their loss. 

The fact that their letter to you asks for a mold inspection suggests to me that they have already become aware that mold can be used to leverage a legal case against you which stands to win them a considerable settlement from your insurance company.

excellent counsel here - thanks esp Julie and Jackie - I am interested in Italy to retire in, but not Venice which I do love but...frankly I would like Trieste more as a place to live/invest in.Venice has its own particular structural considerations - esp if it is near a canal / the areas that flood etc - try to visit in more than one season and also at night - sometimes places that are totally quiet and idyllic by day have horrendous noise at night.EU laws also make life difficult for living/investing!

Dimensions and height of he structure are restrictive because I had to build on the site of a torn down single-car garage & its tool shed.

Hello everyone,I have a Seller that wants her contract to exclude the Insurance clause per addendum.Clause:INSURANCE: As consideration for this purchase the Seller will assign all insurance policies on the property to the Buyer and Seller will grant a limited power of attorney to the Buyer to deal with the lender(s) and insurance provider(s).The issue from what she explained to me was that she has no lender's because she owns it free and clear...

Now, the other consideration to take into account is that a "historical mansion" is a pretty huge jump away from the majority of projects that people discuss here on BP.

It's true you have considerably less ability to vet a renter on airbnb, however, since it's a short term rental isn't the task of finding a perfect renter a little less critical?

@Gina VaughnSt Louis Metro East is a big area and yes, Ferguson is something you have to take into consideration especially if the properties are in East St.

I'm not sure how viable being a "part-time" agent is but this is on the short-list of considerations.