Hope this helps!

But there is one exception to this. 

We would take this house in return for a 500k property that is NNN leased.  

Good luck with your continued journey.

Any tips on where to focus my time is greatly appreciated!

I really appreciate this thread for I read everyone's comments. 

I will be here for 6 months to a year and looking to continue hands on support/experience.I am a construction manager and have a lot of background in contractor management, site scheduling, and quality control.

Depending on how long it takes you to save up the amount, you might want to also allow for inflation on that amount for your continued savings.[2]   Read Rich Dad poor dad.[3]   Think about getting a second job - possibly a temporary job - save a 100% of the money.Just my 2 cents.

This collaborative approach not only enriches your understanding but also opens doors to potential partnerships and investment opportunities.

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return.