The latter being the biggest issue, because we're able to fix immediately, and bill immediately thus leaving the security deposit in tact at move out.I just realized I read the second reply as the OP, but I can't edit it out.

I do like the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that the work has gone through the official permitting process, as this significantly improves the odds that is was done correctly and will not be a problem later.I am wondering if it is a good idea or a bad idea to purchase a property with significant recent unpermitted work if I can get it for enough of a discount to have all the work inspected, fixed if necessary, and perhaps retroactively permitted. 

Lack of social security in older age.

Although, with the state of the Real Estate market with very little inventory, they will be renting until they can secure a property to purchase.

Yes he is paid for the month, but your time limit for the security deposit doesn't start until he surrenders possession because if he has not surrendered possession than he could theoretically come in and damage the place.

At least let someone give you an assessment officially before making a decision on it.  

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I secured two loans within the past 9 months on small MHPs, with rates of 4.5 to 5.25%.  

So that is how they prefer to operate when securing properties. 

We could not find any additional records of the basement being properly finished.If you can provide any further building records in regards to the basement being properly finished the Town could look into those.I tried to call the code official who sent me the email a few times and didn't get a reply.