Landlord the structure (roof and foundation).

I am not qualified to make any type of foundation assessment but from what I’ve researched and seen in other properties, the structure seems pretty sound.

This will be from our HELOC, needs updated but solid foundation, new roof, new AC and furnace.

Anyone have a foundation specialist that they would recommend in Cincinnati?

I would sell the exchange property for $420K and buy the empty lot through the exchange for $200K and take out a building loan for $220K.If I own the property first I can make the first two months of improvements (site prep, utilities, permits, and foundation) before I sell it to myself through the exchange and make sure it is done by the end of the 180 day clock. 

To make sure we are off to a solid start and have a good foundation, we are seeking recommendations for a lawyer and accountant who is Real Estate specific in the area to help us get started.

I originally was looking for the mythical 'structurally sound but killer deal because it has some broken windows and  hasn't been remodeled since the 1940s' type of place, but I've since lowered my standards to include properties with major foundation issues and the like.

I can tell you broadly that a lot of cash buyers avoid roof and foundation issues due to the cost and that they favor properties that require basic cosmetic repairs.

Other facts about the house: Sales price $125kBuilt in 1974, but burned down in a fire in 1995, so foundation is 40 yrs old, but house is about 20 yrs old. 

However I have a fairly solid mortgage foundation,  or at least I believe and this kind of seems like the natural progression for me in time.