I would start from the outside first, as Account Closed is right, if the sump pit is the enclosed type the sell and not perforated all around it, then there is always water sitting at the bottom of the pit, and all sump pumps are not designed to get every bit of water out, the intake for the water is usually about 3/8" up from the bottom of the unit, this prevent the motor from being clogged with mud.a lot of times the home inspectors will exaggerate things for their clients.

I highly suggest you invest in taking the 101 Financial analysis course through the CCIM Institute.

Reach out if you are interested in taking on a shadow who will prove to be very helpful throughout the process. 

It has decent equity but doesn't cash flow very well, so I'm highly interested in taking hat equity to grow my portfolio with better cash flowing properties.

It's awesome to see people in taking on real estate as a side hustle!

If anyone out there is in my area and is interested in taking on more, please don't hesitate to contact me or my wife.

@Kim Taylor, I would be interested in taking a look at your grandmothers place and see if we can help move it quickly. 

That hassle comes at absolutely no benefit, so what's the point in taking it?

No sense in taking out cashflow when you have a W2 job.

I am very interested in taking him up on his offer and plan to build on the lot within five years of ownership; however, I am not sure how to structure the terms of an owner financing mortgage and terms.