Soils here are generally pretty friendly. 

and soil conditions can make owning rentals there NOT profitable for out of state investors. although with your down stroke you will most likely do fine..

In a simplified nutshell; I’d have 3 SFHs with healthy positive net cash flow that can fund all expenses included a significant maintenance issue that might pop up + 1 SFH with zero cash flow, but expenses are funded.Thanks!

BUT, I will say this - there’s a fair amount of un-buildable ground and tainted soil near Hill AFB.

Any leads regarding economical structural engineer, soil testing  and foundation work would be much appreciated. 

., That's a pretty healthy pile of evidence that your intent when you purchased it was to hold for productive use and that circumstances not of your choosing are causing you to sell when your preference would be to hold. 

A recession is a healthy part of market cycle, and it will occur, and I think holding cash for a payment won't be such a bad idea. 

My initial study showed fair appreciation and healthy rental proposition.

You're Cap Rate will still look healthy but your Return on Equity will be reduced by the $250. 

Looking for a HEALTHY discussion please.