While I employ a lot of modern intelligence these days, there are some things I do not compromise.   

A good compromise would be to 1031 into a passive 1031 complaint product (whether bricks and mortar or something like a DST). but manage the debt so it becomes non-recourse to you. 

We found a one acre property in a great location (lots of jobs and great schools) with two houses on it, but both houses are 2-bedroom and 1-bathroom houses in a community compromised mainly of young families.

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While it's rare to get both the price and terms you want, there might be room for compromise.

With the market and your situation I think it’s a good compromise .

One floorplan involves compromising the size of one of the two bedrooms, and the other involves putting the washer and dryer outside (building a small structure around it) to save the size of the bedroom. 

Be prepared to compromise on some criteria.

You want a well company to inspect the casing and other elements to help make sure that it is not compromised.