So, to follow up, I got some quotes from a granite repair person, and he said the damage around the sink was really unusual--usually its just in one or two spots--not all around the entire sink cut out like this one was.  

Best to cut your living expenses to the bone and figure a way to generate some income other than those funds.

(You may be able to find a bank that would go up to 80% LTV, but of course the more you borrow the more you cut in to the cash flow on the current property- and increase your DTI for when you're looking for the next mortgage). 

Sale Price:  $100KEquipments & Furnitures: 30KNet Proceed: $70KLandlord 75% cut: 52.5K.Owner: 17.5K

We collect the money then take our cut and pass the funds up the food chain to my Capital company and close on the notes splitting them to our buyers.

My post got cut off.

These repairs were done without city permits or approvals, without using licensed contractors, and consisted of the slab foundations being cut, removal of dirt, and filling it back in without compaction.I guess I can't blame him for attempting to pull one over on me, after all, I am a stupid investor from CA with money pouring out of my ears just wanting to place it anywhere I can!!

You'll need to show that the previous Knew the problem was not fixed, and can't reasonably believe he "fixed" it by cutting/grinding out roots. 

As well, there have been any number of syndication deals reviewed on BP that include a syndication 'cut' (e.g. 100% of the funds needed get less then 100% of the project with the syndication sponsor getting the balance).

Hypothetically, if I sat down with a FSBO right now with a contract, and we both signed it, would a cut have to go to the broker?