I'm more interested in the legal transfer of the money and tax implications thanI am the nature of the agreement.

If there's only a few comps you're using, there's naturally going to be a lot of error in your valuation model, so you're at greater risk of buying a home that really isn't going to net you much of anything. 

lolDo you find that the static nature of that market makes it pretty stable during downturns?

That will locate and document the nature of the problem, as well as letting you know how deep it is.

First of all, the venue rocked.

But PS, I have a terrible arm and can't toss the rock.

Definitely looking for more turn key because the nature of the money is due to medical reasons.

@Chad Rocke thanks for the shout out!

You are going to have to spray foam it to keep it from sweating inside and you are still going to need to have studs even if only a 2x2 to have somewhere to hang rock. 

I lived there myself for 4 years, then moved out and converted it to a super-profitable short-term rental (it's ideally situated near great restaurants/nightlife, the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, and hotels that host professional conferences).