Aside from that, Feb-27 is contract expiry.Shall I hire a lawyer to ensure that seller performs on the contract?

As of late, realtors and agencies are pushed to sign many people to ensure that they are working towards an end.

A good transactional lawyer could run a few scenarios by you to ensure that your intent is fully captured in the agreement. 

Love itAnd if this post doesn't provide any fruit i'd suggest you contact the top players in your area saying exactely this to them. 

It is often easier in a balloon framed house to bring the attic into the conditioned space than try to air seal the tops of all the walls.However, if you do spray and insulate the underside of your roof deck in most any climate, but particular in a colder climate, you will also want to insulate the topside of the roof proportionately to ensure the roof deck remains in a narrow temperature band and you do not have condensation/moisture collecting in the roof deck.   

there are also not very many transaction funding players out there that would fund this transaction.so figure out how your end buyer will be funding the deal and that will determine in which direction to move to.if you need more help just PM me....peter

There are good opportunities, but competition is increasing.There are some large players in the market who have their own realty companies and funds. 

I was more of a GC on site, ensuring everyone was working when they said they would and always held them accountable to the dates agreed on.

Glad to be a team player if you need anything 

This ensures that the tenant keeps the unit clean, etc and that they dont leave me a huge mess or worse.