Yes they are old and many need substantial work, but you have a major advantage over people living in more expensive areas of the country, not to mention a great supply of small multifamily homes.

(Again, if you have not read this document you really should as you could be found guilty of unintentional, but punishable discrimination)Section B"In the second step of the discriminatory effects analysis, the burden shifts to the housing provider to prove that the challenged policy or practice is justified – that is, that it is necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest of the provider.  

Also what amount of money is a substantial amount to be considered a private lender.

This is a substantial error and sets the scene for thousands in lost rent and lawyer's fees to get them out.

My credit score is highly important to me however I could eventually pay all my debts off in a matter of 10 years along with substantial income.

Offer them a substantial non-refundable option fee to show I’m serious, deductible from purchase price, then use the option period to either find a cash buyer to flip it to or find suitable financing for myself to hold it.

I'm more familiar with rents on 1-2 bedrooms, so I guess it's possible you could get substantially more for 4 bedrooms.I still think 825k is about right if not a little high for a fixer in that neighborhood.

Or, should they only comment after a substantial portion of the population dies from cancer, and only if they list at least some of the victims by name?

That being said, the prices of homes are substantially less here than they are in Colorado. 

These things over time being neglected add to an even more substantial cost to correct.