Should be able cut the price of the 1 house by 25-30k.It is the No money down that has messed with my emotions on this.  

The stuff that the big box retailers store doesn't cut it.

Am I better off trying to put together a deal via syndication or as a wholesaler and get a cut and build up a bigger cash reserve so I can clear the defaulted loan off my report ( rent and cost of living is insane here so I haven't been able to)Does the student loan prevent me from getting any mortgage? 

This is how I feel but I was going to be nice and refund half of the deposit because my husband and I can do a lot of the work and cut the cost.

Don't short-cut your education!  

If it doesn't work out simply walk away.

The tax incentives are 100% tax cut for the first 5 years years 6-8 are 75% cut and years 9-10 are a 50% tax cut.

There is nothing like owning to give you that first hand experience to cut through the fluff when evaluating properties.

He didn't get the permit to go through for a while, we ended up cutting ties with that general contractor and the electrician still has our money and did not do any work. 

When I sold, I took my profit and moved to better neighborhoods.Find motivated sellers (there should be MANY) and cut your most insulting low ball offer in half.