FSBO was willing to try to sneak this clear existing chronic problem by you, there could be a large number of other things wrong with the duplex just waiting for you to find them.

Have a bit over $100k in cash/index funds, and want to keep about that much as reserves since I'm prone to long hospitalizations due to chronic illness. 

Get rid of that chronic complainer first.

They advised to remove the pipes at the earliest as even less exposure to asbestos can cause chronic diseases.

They wanted way too much money for a property that was at extreme risk of big problems because of chronically deferred maintenance.

We have result driven mineral plant based supplement protocols alleviating chronic disease.Now, with my successes I am looking to enter into the real estate market to grow my investments...and I have a lot to learn.

A chronically late (former) tenant eventually did get to the point where she couldn't come up with the next month's rent.

I am a US Army vet currently working in the security field, both of which have left me with a lively case of chronic insomnia and next to no time.

I also miss my family, and due to the tropical weather and molds/funguses here, I've been dealing with a chronic scalp & skin condition that will not resolve itself (medical care here isn't that great).I always tell people who want to move here, come and live for a year and see how you like it before you buy anything or ship all your stuff over.

Do you buy in rust belt Midwest areas or the Deep South where you can get the $30k-$80k type 2% rent ratio older 1-4 units that likely will have zero appreciation (unless it's forced though fix up) and are in "chronic poverty" type areas.