The agent contacted the city and they denied the responsibility at first then with push the city took the whole project on and saved the seller and buyer that cost.

Skipping ahead many months, I'm happy to report that half of the equity wiped out by the lien was recovered which made a big difference for these folks who were looking to retire.We purchased the house when my wife was 8 months pregnant.

However, if the issue is an easy fix, I’d still go ahead and help resolve it!

So she’s really into just collecting her check every month which I’m faithfully sent her ahead of time for 12 years.

Looking forward to seeing the relationships you build and the growth ahead!

Maybe something happens on the block which pushes rental rates down, but still provides a sale option.

There is almost zero chance that you bring this issue to a head and they sign a lease with a good future prospect for the tenancy.

Best of luck on the journey ahead.

I am eating it out of pocket, and going to try to push it back on FEMA and any association that can work with me on it. 

My question is since a lender is involved and I will be drafting up a contract how do I protect myself as to once I hand off the home he doesn't end up pushing me out (there is no sign of such and there is trust but this business)?