The perfect home might not appear overnight, and that's okay.

You’ve found what works for you and it appears that you’ve had great success with it.  

@Mary Pastoral- thanks ....I think you will need to use option 1 as the other options dont appear to be viable to raise the capital needed ....consider a conventional loan for the new purchase as the down payment can be as low as 15% of purchase price ....good luck 

Based on my reading of IRS Publication 523 (Selling Your Home), it appears that I must report the sale of the original property on Form 8949 and Schedule D, given that I received a 1099-S.

The Registered Agent will record the documents on your behalf so only their name and information appear on the documents.

The Registered Agent will record the documents on your behalf so only their name and information appear on the documents.

As a landlord, it doesn't appear you would receive any of those fees.

What does the lease say about inoperable cars, appearance of the property?

I guess it only matters if you get sued or a notice to appear. 

I dont have much specific advice to help you with this one as it appears you may have just blindly trusted the system you bought into and now find yourself in a pickle.with these types of assets it rarely gets better so careful throwing good money after bad.U may need to just liquidate and and regroup.I dont suppose the company you paid for all this education and system is stepping up for you hear in a financial way ??