If you subtract my $50 deductible, which I had paid, and the cost to purchase the replacement, which shipped directly to my house for only $180, I made money on the deal. 

That ship has gone and sailed as of 2019.

This allows the tenants to improve the property (with my permission) and get equity out of that.I found a family that is willing to accept these terms, and they have several sons who are capable of doing the necessary cleanup on the property.

A little info about me to consider in your response...1st time home buyerConsistent & steady incomeZero debt currently (only debt would be the mortgage once obtained) Perfect credit (over 800)Capable of putting 20% down on a property but within the budget of typical HDFC properties ($500k or less).

A little info about me to consider in your response...1st time home buyerConsistent & steady incomeZero debt currently (only debt would be the mortgage once obtained)Perfect credit (over 800)Capable of putting 20% down on a property but within the budget of typical HDFC properties ($500k or less).

Shipping is $2,000. 

It take 4-5 months to get one now because after covid no trucks were shipping parts, so that's going to make her more difficult. 

Also, any quality handyman capable of doing this work I'd be interested in getting contact with. 

This will improve you capabilities.

Lets say your going to Guam, find out if the military will pay for your "RV" to be shipped there, then set it up and rent it out.