We rarely have to use that LPSA protection but it's a nice to have and tends to root out issues in the DD process. 

It looks like the seller already knows the root cause.

We’re all rooting hard for you!

the reno budget looked a bit sporty, especially with the new roof. it's amazing how much one can accomplish when the proverbial feet are up against the fire. rooting for y'all to get it done and move in!

If you plan to stay in your current city or state for the foreseeable future, to establish roots, start a family, my recommendation is to buy a house.

I have already talked to CPAs/lawyers and made a plan with how I will be structuring the investments as far as LLCs and Corporations and LLCs owned by corporations and all that legal tax mumbo jumbo (which is extremely important asset protection and tax mumbo jumo but not the root of my question).My question has to do with the day to day managing of incoming rental income.

Paying for a sewer line scope is probably worth the cost to make sure the sewer line (a costly fix) is still in good condition and free of tree roots.

If so, it is possibly tree roots in the sewer line.

Net root issue was low market confidence and a supply of housing inventory that had excessive deferred maintenance.  

Rooting for you.