As for your parents, if their could be passion restored, maybe they could scale back work, but as an added bonus assist with your common goal.

With over 9 years experience in general construction, including stints in fire and mold restoration, apartment remodels, handy man service, pole buildings, framing, ect- my husband is ready to get his GC license in the next couple of weeks.

Some of these are very modern inside and others are restored to original condition.

What I did was left if in place, made sure it was well dried (I was not in a rush to cover it, as it too many months to get power restored to the area), and treated it for mold.  

why wouldn't you just leverage the 2 houses for the rest? Or

I currently work as a Project Manager for a Roofing and Remodeling/Restoration company in Arlington, Tx.

I am working with a client down in Jacksonville in restoring her credit and I may be buying a house down there and have her do a rent to own with me while we take her thru the process.

Restoration of Previously Used Entitlement Change Date a.

Are they willing to repair and restore?

House was gutted & in process of being restored.