A second option you might not have considered is self directing your 401k.

This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.

Unfortunately I was told they could not give us the full $8k for some reason but credit us $6k which was awesome plus the $2k directly mailed check from the seller.  

However, purchasing the replacement property from an estate where your mother-in-law is the executor and other heirs are your wife's aunts and cousins raises potential related-party concerns under Section 1031(f).The IRS generally prohibits 1031 exchanges between related parties unless both the buyer and seller hold their respective properties for at least two years after the exchange.To stay compliant and avoid disqualification, ensure:The estate sells the property directly before any distributions to heirs.You hold the replacement property for at least two years.The transaction is conducted at fair market value with no prearranged agreements.Given the IRS scrutiny of related-party 1031 exchanges, consult a qualified CPA or 1031 exchange accommodator to structure the deal properly and avoid potential capital gains tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

While your deposit remains safe as equity. 

Now, under Risk Rating 2.0:- Premium Calculation: Flood zones no longer directly impact the price of flood insurance.

You can't charge extra pet rent or even a pet deposit because it's legally not considered a pet.

That'll help you figure out what direction to aim in before speaking with a bank to figure out how much you can qualify for. 

You can also just tell it what percentages you want to hit.Fourth, you can adjust the prompt so it will tell you directly that it needs more information about certain things, and can suggest more investigation into areas of your flip to increase the confidency score of different parts in it’s rehab analysis.

That's only one idea, but I'm learning other ways to leverage OPM.Again thank you -- that definitely helped point me a bit more into the right direction!