My fear is at 550K you loose it. 

See who bids, how much they bid, network, ask questions, ask people who win questions, ask people who loose questions.Bid small on the next sale after this one. 

The problem is if he isn’t, he may find another place and then you are stuck holding the bag for 5 weeks.Could you see if he’s willing to pay the security deposit and sign a lease now (with the knowledge he will loose it if he breaks the lease before moving in) or some sort of holding fee for the next 5 weeks?

So most often even after a 10% fee we are loosing $ on maintenance.

Rationale is a loose term in baltimore city, which is nowhere approaching rational.

The best way it to just give each wire a solid tug and wiggle and see if it comes loose.

See if you can wrap other future renovations and upgrades into the loan as a 123yr old property is bound to have issues.Is the driveway right up against the siding of the house? 

If their tenant is paying they are loosing out on more income.  2. 

While it is unfortunate that they were dishonest in some manner, you are now not bound to their lease agreement and have the freedom to make any changes you see fit.

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