Beating a dead horse here.

So you true REI PRO's out there let me know if I'm putting the cart before the horse please.BP4L,Mike

I'd be puzzled why the Receivership stalled and what powers remain. 

Luckily I've devised a system to get tools and supplies into Waikiki without needing a parking stall.

Are they stalling and hoping for a buyer who doesn’t ask for a contingency to fix the violations?

Parking stall billing14.  

I'm thinking of countering him at $27K but need to determine if he really has the funds or just stalling.

They are more concerned with the return of their money than on their money.You can also get into some deep legal issues soliciting private money, as investors or lenders, your pitch can violate security laws, which is pretty much why you need to be acquainted with people and approach them carefully, one on one.Your HUD property isn't one you can take down as a deal without financing lined up, you have the cart before horse.

The house needs work, for sure some updating and probably a new garage (current detached, one stall is leaning quite a bit).

Also like you, I live in a huge horse area (Ocala, FLorida).