The biggest hurdle to most investors would be having good tenants after the homes are fixed up.

During that incident it appears as though the roof pushed through the flooring and broke the joists/base holding up the floor (wooden frame house).This damage which is structural requires for the entire frame to be rebuilt.I have contacted a few contractors and the estimated cost is between $75k to $85k to rebuild the home to code.The downside is that this being a smaller city and rent being low, the properties in the area are selling for about $50k.I'm not sure if I could get a loan to rebuild and hold the property long term?...

What are the downsides of allowing you to sub-lease?

S/He's probably already got one foot out the door and is just waiting for someone like you to come by and offer to buy it at a reduced rate; because after you pay contractors to bring it up to a good standard you still want to be within the FMV/ARV.For you, though, the biggest thing is vacancy rate and income.Nonetheless, if I were you I'd be happy to pay a wholesaler. 

One of the biggest things that helped me was the podcast episodes that BP offers.

I almost bought a rowhouse there about 10 years ago, and its probably one of my 3 biggest property regrets, not buying it.

The biggest complaints about property managers is the lack of communication and personal service.

Record low interest rates are only one of many factors driving the market right now.The biggest one, however, is inventory.  

Namely the biggest is the lack of true self direction.You could do that; however, it'd have to be Fair Market Rent.

The biggest tip I can give you about retiring early is keeping your lifestyle as simple as possible.