An alternative is to get them to agree to mediation / arbitration but it sounds like she just doesn't want to sell anymore.The language in the paragraph you copied basically makes repair of any 'violations' a condition of the sale and contemplates three options; 1) The seller repairs violations2) The contract is canceled with refund of deposit and specific expenses3) Contract if fulfilled with a $500 abatement in price for non-repaired violations (I assume you sent the requisite notice for this option)From what little I know, specific performance is difficult to win.

It took about three weeks (I was primarily working alone) and cost over $10k in materials.

i have always brought with me in my brief case Alternate Options which I have at the ready .

Many simply shoot for a yield, a blind shot blindfolded, but the discount represents the risk assumed that places the subject investment in line with similar investment alternatives that carry different levels of risk, it is a risk based analysis.

Get going...there is a lot of material out there but nothing trumps experience.

Any direct deposit alternatives that people find helpful?

This is a great stop for networking, educational material, & finding deals.

I suggest you invest in an attorney reviewed and edited contract, draft the contract first if you want to tailor everything to your side, saves you money also, imagine all the worst case scenarios, over budget, over schedule, change orders, etc. you need to get the CO clause at a minimum pay, say actual hours x fixed rate and major material receipt only plus 15%.

Like Quest IRA and Equity Trust The more you let people know that you are providing a stock market alternative in direct real estate investing, then people will come to you. 

What I did:2014: Bought condo on VA for 66.5k, Used cash I saved up to buy materials and tools. 2016: Spent 2 years of Rehab.July 2016:Appraised for 120kAug 2016:Rented outAug 2016: Bought Duplex, Started renovating the side I live in.March 2017:  Duplex is fully rented out.