Using our PST, shares of our company are rewarded to the employees, which is pretty awesome as this is my first PST program I've been able to take a part in.

I personally found it to be humbling and rewarding, but there are many ways to achieve that in life that don't require managing such a property.

He may not be the cheapest person but I feel he provides enough value in his expertise and workmanship that warrants the price.

You are offering them a convenience btw and asking to be rewarded for making their life easier isn't unethical as long as you are up front about it.

It really depends on the risk vs. reward for you and how much time/money you have on hand.My gut reaction: lawyer up and prepare to sue both the city and land owner for creating hazardous living conditions.

Buy, only you can decide if you're on fast growth or slow growth mode, and if the risk/reward of extra leverage is right for you. 

Let's pretend it's a generous 1 yr CD with no early withdrawal penalty.7 year CD: 2% and penalized six months of interest if you pull funds out early.If you pull funds out after exactly 12 months, it's a wash:1 yr CD @ 1 yr: $10k * 1% = $100.7 yr CD @ 1 yr with penalty: $10k * 2% - [$10k * 2% / 2] = $100.After 18 months...1 yr CD @ 1.5 years: $10k * 1% * 1.5 years = $150.7 yr CD @ 1.5 years and penalized six months of interest: $10k * 2% * 1.5 years - [$10k * 2% * 0.5 years] = $200.So there's your low risk / low reward "CD hacking" tip of the day to get rich by earning an extra $50 on $10k after a year and a half.

Yes, very risky but potentially very rewarding?

If you have expertise in construction, you might want to analyze your CapEx more carefully with one of the worksheets I've seen posted on BP, over a timeframe of say, 20 years, after your initial renovation.

There is TONS of helpful and well-educated people on BP, including myself, though my expertise lies in developing and rehabber, I am knowledgeable on many things in REI so don't be afraid to connect with me and ask away.