Like with any choice, there are trade offs. 

IMO the best options are the trades (carpenter, plumber, electrician, HVAC--and those skills pay dividends if you go into BRRRR or flipping later), or, an IT path where you can start out at a decent beginner wage in a help desk or call center, use some of that income to invest in certifications, and then use the certifications to get the next higher paying IT job. 

What was the outcome?

The problem you have is; if you really want to know how well the heating and cooling system is, and the condition of the roof, plumbing and electrical system then you need to hire a plumber, electrician and roofer because believe it or not general contractors do not specialize in those trades unless they have a license specific for each or any of those trades.The problem I run into when calling contractor for inspections is I get a lot of b.s..

No big, national, publicly traded banks will do this loan type.

What was the outcome?

Get a part-time job in one of the trades.

Capital Improvements upon closing What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

1031 exchange is a like-kind trade, property for property.