Doesn't sound all that attractive, but at least you haven't burned a bringe or ruined your name by bailing on a deal - which is really important for investors3.

The lender shouldn't have a problem with that, so I'm at a loss on that one.Get in touch with a local structural engineer familiar with old houses in the area like the one in question. 

@Robert Burns I agree with @Sean McNamara, the 20 year filter is most likely the factor.

I met guy who got an old mobile for free and let the local volunteer fire department burn it to the ground for practice.

Hi BP family,I am a software engineer from SF Bay Area.

You will have to know how to dominate your local market on social media, search engines, forums, blogging and videos just to name a few.

As others have said, unless you have deals in the pipeline right now, you're going to potentially burn through the first 3-6 months without seeing any deal close.I would take the package, then immediately turn around and find another job that at least covers your expenses but isn't too demanding on time. 9-10 months of salary as a lump sum is a great bankroll for your future investments, while you still have some w2 income to help qualify for loans .

He should be number savvy as he is an engineer, but I don't think he had any business or real estate education.

This has me doubting the proclaimed transparency of cozy.As a daytime software engineer with years experience in the banking industry, some of that time working on ACH products, I would be very interested to know what technical limitations they are claiming prevent faster processing unless you pay $3 / transaction.  

Don't let the money burn a hole in your pocket!