This implies most SFR can be made into up to 3 units.  

If the house a block away is class C, it does not imply that the house next door to the Pitbull house is class C. 

Originally posted by @Daisy Ferreiras:Here is the info on the property:Purchase Price: $105k (they are asking all cash) Asking all cash usually implies it won't appraise and has significant repairs needed. 

If it would only appraise for $125k that would imply that there are other similar properties in the area that could be acquired for $125k why would you overpay by $35k, because it cash flows?

Any other reason, absent an act of God, you may be liable - check with an attorney.Most states have legal doctrine called the “implied warranty of habitability,” which means you have the obligation to provide them to a safe and livable home. look at this https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/renters-rights-book/chapter7-2.html

He would use excuse after excuse as to why he was not able to speak and how he was dealing with other situations implying they were more important than me receiving my $17,000 back.

Investing implies a return on the money you have invested in my opinion. 

My question is: do the bathroom or garage situations break the implied warranty, given that the main floor is fully useable, and we have been responding promptly to all requests?

@Katrina E McMahonI'm very new and we listened to someone at a workshop speak of this as a strategy.Most of what you hear in these seminars is much harder than implied. 

Are there other assisting brokers/trainers who are available to work with you?