u/BoomShackles

I just picked up a 2016 Texas Bragg 16+2 car hauler. New deck and new tires and seemed good when I looked at it. Didn't get much more than 100 miles before my rear axle's passenger hub got hot. Upon further review, it seems at the very least my brake is dragging/locked up (pretty rusty down there). I was able to adjust the driver side star adjuster and that seemed to let go of the driver wheel but the passenger wheel didn't seem to budge and got hot again after a quick 5 mile test. Here's my question, does it pay to go through all the troubleshooting for bearings, drum, shoe, etc. or should I just replace the whole assembly and be done with it? Looks like I can get a pair for ~$200.

I am looking to buy my neighbors house but she wants to remain living there. We are thinking of doing a no-rent situation but I would cover those losses via reducing the purchasing price. That's where the advice is needed, what's the best way to calculate that? I've ran a bunch of number with net present value, predicted losses in rental fees and what not but I feel like I'm missing the mark. Or, perhaps, is this just a bad idea and should I follow a regular rent formula? The neighbor is 75 and rather frail; I'm trying to avoid the situation where she either passes or moves to assisted living and then I'm left with the mortgage of a higher purchase price. Does that make sense? In either scenario, new renters would come after her.