For my own safety, I ensured that my payout was recorded directly on the HUD statement and was paid by the closing attorney

Sure...We have an arms length niche where we concentrate on low priced C-class properties & farm them out to others who approach us.So here's one of the many we have done over the last 20+ years.

Building and safety codes are absolute and appealing an actual code violation is very rarely successful.

I'd punch him in the arm and say "What's up mofo".

. $100/month won't even get you a reasonable safety net for your personal finances, much less anything to invest in real estate. 

Besides private lenders who charge you an arm and a leg the A lenders in Canada are really strict of the source of your downpayment funds.

How can breaking out concrete above your head be safe including a structural safety to the building.

Safety, crime, vacancies, etc...Thanks so much in advance.

Yeah, it's worth way more, and you'll make your investment back quick... but I gotta tell you: what kind of price can you put on safety, economic security, and financial independence for you and your family?

And I place special emphasis on "safety" of the area.