The renovations all look good, the same paint colors, the same wood floors, the same 5' kitchens (which I imagine is common for turnkey providers).  

It is tough to live in a place with no working toilet or shower.When I did my kitchen I moved the microwave to the basement along with the necessary kitchen dishes since there is a deep sink down there.Clean up after every small job.

My point is, in reality, an attorney will represent their client's best interests, not yours, asking for no money in, finance me and take a chance on a mortgage being called due or their credit being placed at risk is a little beyond prudent representation for any attorney.Now, if you controlled the transaction, talked to the seller at the kitchen table to get your contract, things could be different, but this situation isn't in that reality. :)    

Curious if I can get some experienced tip or options, I will list some details below that will hopefully answer the basic questions.Looking to by this house from the owners on a  land sale contract, The owners are moving out of state and don't want to hassle with renting it or taking possible months to sell it,House details: House is complete and does not need anything to be rented or sold2250 Square foot 4 bedroom with Office and den space No garageThe Garage was legally turned into a 2 bedroom with living room & kitchen roughly 850 square foot apartment.

The home was originally built with four units but the city said there wasn't enough parking (so each 5bd unit basically has it's own connected 1bd mother-in-law apartment with kitchen and everything).Here are a list of my concerns: 1) Deferred maintenance  (a lot of vinyl flooring in bad condition, original roof may need to be replaced in the next 5 years, etc...).  2) Fewer units make vacancies, or a bad tenant causing damage very costly. 3) I don't have the cash for the down - I either need to find a partner or sell or refinance an existing property.To address some of these concerns: 1) I have a handyman I've used for years who could hammer these things out on a schedule that I could afford.  2) I've never had an issue keeping my unit occupied (I've even had the same tenants in one unit for over 6 years).  3) I've never partnered, but I'm willing to do so now if I can find the right person.Please share your advice!  

The living area and kitchen are the same open area so I guess it'll need to be a satin paint?

The washing machines are in the kitchen so the tenants put the hose to have the water drain down the kitchen sink, which is a disaster waiting to happen.

The living room is opposite sides of house from kitchen.

There were beds, clothes, the kitchen cabinets were full, toys,  It was as though they just walked out.The fun part came on Saturday though when I met the old owner.  

Connecting one to the other AND avoiding including a kitchen of any form is looked upon (by the city) as an expansion of the home.As Office Space, avoid any bedroom and it can easily qualify (IRS) as dedicated office space.