And then there's the question of whether you even want to live in a state like that.

I live in the greater Biddeford area in ME. 

Everyone has agreed that the home should be given or granted to my gf since weve lived there with her mom for the last ten years.

Stick with those A/B-class markets for peace of mind, especially since you live out of state.

I live in the greater Columbus, Ohio area.

I have lived here now for about 10 years and it can be an interesting area because there are some pockets of the city where every other street can be fine, and the opposite streets are not the best, but also not the worst!

I am repainting and refinishig the floors , so the work is being done in the living room and kitchen

For example - Mother dies May 1st and house is in a trust, leaving home to son  who is living there. 

"Want" is a personal preference and I would defer it until the end of their lease unless they are asking for it in which case they have to relocate for the work.You are probably in a situation where you are waiting at least a 1/2 month of rent and maybe paying for them to stay in a hotel or short term living space for the work.

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