Rule of acquisition #74," Knowledge equals profit".You need to do a ton more research and due diligence before you agree to anything.You need a power team to help you make this decision,an experienced realtor who also is a property manager and knows exactly what the property will rent for with some redecorating completed and a great contractor who can point all all the flaws in the property that are going to need replacement or repairs in the next 10 years.Rule of acquisition #3,"Never pay more money for an acquisition than you have to".After you have identified the flaws in the home(needs new roof,plumbing,electrical,appliances,etc) you can offer a better price the property knowing the actual retail value of the property and not just giving him what he wants.No one should ever by an investment property with no hope of steady cash flow after the tenants move in.Complete your due diligence and remember always rule of acquisition #18," An investment without profit is no investment at all".

I suggest starting first with the Housing Authority in your area and asking if there is a housing specialist you could speak to for options.

I'm working with a credit specialist to get mines repaired.

Having been a property claims specialist with Farmers Ins for several years and a licensed independent adjuster for 25 years I wanted to ad my 2 cents to this thread.  

Try and find a specialist for your purpose (CBR) and asset type (income property). 

@Emily McCabeYou need to pay an eviction specialist or an eviction attorney $300.00-$500.00 and move swiftly.  

And if it’s keeping you up at night, please don’t rely on what a broker or “specialist” from Idaho or New Hampshire thinks you should do.

Handy man or "handyman" they are not qualified to the extent a contractor or a specialist is.

@Jonathan R McLaughlinFor sure - the mental health specialist at the police department is very familiar with her apparently... but sue cannot get her removed unless we catch her in a BAD episode and send the cops there within a certain amount of time.

Self radon tests only tell you to bring in a professional.Tell the tenant, you can meet the radon specialist there to place the equipment and do the inspection at the same time.