The basement has had water in it for quite some time apparently, which destroyed nearly everything down there, which included a (used to be) beautiful trumpet, train collection, toy collection, and many other things.

If you keep toying around with him, he will keep pushing boundaries.

Broken glass, blocked entrances to rooms, clothing, toys and old furniture everywhere.

The counters and floors were in great condition however because they were covered with layers of toys, clothes, stuff, stuff, and stuff.

Eliminate payments, car, toys.

Bikes, cleaning supplies for vehicles, tools, pesticides, fertilizer, larger outside toys, etc.

The big selling feature is that they are investor friendly so they can close on the types of properties that traditional lenders say no to.  Yes

By the way, I am also toying with getting into leverage for the first time.

Have been using the space as a garage for some of my toys, but want to think longer-term about what would be the best ROI. 

I toyed with selling it, but my is to keep it as a rental.