Sorry to hear about this – a $14.5k repair is definitely a tough situation.

A Qualified Intermediary (QI) is required to handle the funds and process.Selling “as is” can save you from repair costs but might lower the sale price. 

Is it possible for me to declare it as a repair and deduct the expense in the same year?

My strategy is to find a good agent, analyze the off market deals presented to me on either SF or MF within my budget, account for some repairs so I don't want to buy turnkey but also don't want to BRRRR from out of state (at least not yet), and rent to section 8. 

A missed sewer line can be a 20-30k repair alone, but more commonly you are going to be over budget $500 here, $1,000 there, and when you add it all up, it becomes $20k very quickly.

Will need all the typical repairs (flooring, cabinetry, paint, etc. etc. etc.). 

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Hello BP Community,I am looking at  a turnkey property in the DFW area. There has been a considerable amount of foundation work done (addition for piers, leveling, etc). Is this common problem in older homes in Texas?...

Due to the nature of the possible time and repair costs this may lead to speak with an attorney that can advise you on law suit. 

Also, do you typically get a quote from a local handyman for repairs?