I hope what you mentioned is true regarding some not studying the area before buying, because I know how much I do and will continue to.

Ideally, you will be able to find recently (last 6 months, or even the last few weeks) sold properties (at least three) that are as identical in features (style, beds, baths, square footage, lot size, condition) in the same neighborhood as your subject property. 

As far as home features go....

Likewise, you can continue doing that as long as you’re willing to move around.

There are quite many Accounting apps to choose from.For me, online database (keep track of expenses from anywhere with phone/laptop/assistants) and receipt scanning through phone are the 2 most important features.

I work full time in the technology area and plan to continue to as I love what I do. 

If you want to be a tenant and get all the rights of a tenant, just contact the landlord, explain the situation and ask to apply or at least sublease while your BF is away... unless you don't qualify, I'm sure he/she would be perfectly fine just continuing it with you vs. having a vacancy. 

The framework was up there from me, which I realized was a mistake so I stopped building months ago to obtain a permit before continuing.

Next, there is a high chance that you continue on and no one gets at you. 

My dad did that, and I accidentally found out about some of it through the years, and never let him know that I know, He owns a commercial property and for many years told neighbors that he'll tell the owner if they mentioned any problems with it to him.I just happened to watch to a real crime story in a cable channel that features crime stories, called "ID".