Even in untreated lumber, like joists, you may get twisting and lose structural integrity.Electrical connections don't like water, especially salt water, that includes low voltage circuits as well, HVAC controll, security wiring, door bell, cable and phone.....all wiring.

The ordinances for storage after eviction are typically local to your municipality.Although every location may have different laws, I suspect most only require the belongings to be stored in a dry and secure place.

Securities law is complicated and raising funds is an art that takes a lifetime of practice.

You would pay more taxes but it could make the property more attractive to buyers and also make your finances look stronger in order to secure financing in the future.

I'd probably get a double security deposit though.

., and would involved signed contracts, but my thinking was that maybe a flipper would like to have the profit secured going in to the deal with no realtor involved with a second sale.

If the seller is open to having the family there, I encourage them to do so, I have faired well when I showed an interest them and the family.With seller financing, I have also set the note and security agreement up with contingent beneficiaries, you can name the kids as a POD or to a trust.

From RealPage 10-K page 14, they say "The principal competitive factors in our industry include total cost of ownership, level of integration with property management systems, ease of implementation, product functionality and scope, performance, security, scalability and reliability of service, brand and reputation, sales and marketing capabilities and financial resources of the provider.

Just be sure to stay on the buyer like white on rice as far as getting them into credit improvement and reestablish credit with a few secured cards.

Don't know if you replaced all the plumbing supply lines or not, but you're probably looking at about $3-5K to do that, in a typical area and a typical house.