@Timothy Burnes Don't do it. 10-20k in equity is not worth all those issues.Bed bugs are a significant defect that can take either $5000 and tenting the whole building for heat treatment, which requires vacating the tenants or getting them hotel rooms for a few nights, or a sustained program of prevention with bed risers, leg traps, sealed mattress bags, and the tenants need to keep it up for.. get ready for it.. 6 months, which is how long they can live without a meal.Sewage in the basement could be a big issue if you have a sewer backup problem.The sinking toilet sounds like it needs immediate attention, but at least that's a straightforward repair.The other issues are what I would consider "normal" as in, you could fix them but don't need to in order to make the place liveable.Based on the bed bugs alone I would avoid... if you are comfortable with this level of rehab you should be getting a way better deal. 

I also consulted my profession’s code of ethics. 

If I chose to push it, he could not only lose the sale but he could be subject to an ethics violation.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

If you hop on AirBNB and there are lots of places to rent way out in the future but few now (assuming there isn't a "busy season"), that could be a positive sign.18 acres isn't enough space to hunt on safely or ethically except maybe wingshooting or bow deer depending on location, so that's probably out...

I want to do what the protocol is and whatever is ethical and fair.

I went through the ethics section the other day, and that got me to thinking about agent referrals.

@Jonathan Bell meetups are big, networking conferences are big, biggerpockets is helpful, but the most important thing to remember is that you'll want someone that is like-minded and shares your investment ethics.

Just want to kickstart an investment discussion about Real Estate v.s Cryptocurrency that takes into consideration ROI, Risk/Reward, Cost of Entry, Headache, Time Horizons, and maybe even ethics if you want to get crazy with it. 

@Brittany C SpraginsMost will say realtor because of their network, that is essentially what you are getting when you chose a realtor besides personality fit and work ethic ( but that again will fall into the networking ability, Thierry network.)With that said, connect with everyone, start making phone calls, start making connections and relationships.There is a north Raleigh meetup next Wednesday’s.