MTR might also work out since the Navy has a few schools in the area with Military Members needing a place for 4-6 Months.My plan is either to Sell and hope the ARV of 615k Holds for 27 months, A gamble.

For a seller to intentionally build a low clearance deck to hide UST is major gamble on their end because if it is ever found they would have to remove deck. 

I'm Vinicius Cadengue, thrilled to be stepping into the world of real estate investing.

Oh yea never ever ever gamble on appreciation from a home

Negative cash flow is a certainty due to pricing and simply needs to be factored into the gamble.

or gambling .. 

With the stock market down for likely the next year it makes more sense for them to invest in this option rather than an Index Fund (plus the THRILL of being a real estate investor).   

RE is a gamble but it doens't have to be if the numbers are right.

As some of the other posters have mentioned, unless you can purchase a property at substantially below market, taking on negative cash flow means your play is either to profit with a flip (which doesn't seem to be your intention), or gamble on appreciation- and it is a gamble. 

We found our way here and are thrilled for the way it has helped us shape the right mindset and form the foundation of our network for our third act.