The condition you see is what you'll likely get within a few months.

Was there really deals to do seller financing and that were already in good conditions?

Many pest companies stated this was the worse infestation they had ever seen.Despite its condition, the property presented an attractive investment opportunity due to its below-market listing price.

I appreciate the tip about the current market conditions.

Quote from @Benjamin Finney: I'm curious what real estate investors and private money lenders like myself use to inform their businesses strategy and predict future market conditions.

Looking ahead to retirement for both of us, we would like to make a solid investment with few worries about weather events.

The Bayport Dr deal intrigued us due to its market-ready condition, favorable purchase price, and high potential for profit with minimal effort.

However, with the rates and conditions of any triplexes and fourplexes we could find (we did find one, but it's in the Pendleton Heights suburb of KCMO, so we were worried about it being too dangerous of an area), we were wondering if it's worth it to buy a duplex and rent out the other half to help pay the mortgage, or if it's more worthwhile to rent an apartment and try to save up to buy a residential or commercial MFH later?

Same as Isha here...would love to hear how things are going in light of the new market conditions.  

I'm not sure what the economic conditions are.