He get's principal and simple interest payments over a number of years.I'll manage the deal and the property.Looking to create a proforma for this that would fit a typical rental analysis but insert the detail of having private money cover the DP.

I asked the title agent, and they just said, “Unfortunately, it can happen.”Has anyone had a deal get delayed like this?

Why weren't uber drivers required to get taxi licenses just like taxis did? 

Get a good real estate attorney and have them help you navigate this.

I get that you are adding a floor, but are you adding another kitchen?  

My past cleaners were not found on google reviews, but word to mouth: problem being I don't get feedback from reviews.

Did I mention getting an attorney to help you through the due-dilligence - it's money well spent !

You want to show them what a nice landlord you are and help them get back on their feet.

You can actually get an even better deal on the front end by getting things like closing costs and commissions covered by the seller and sometimes even under listing price. 

I guess I am not sure what your goal is, but I guess funding capital improvements is one way to get involved in CRE, but like Don noted, if you don't understand the concepts of investing nor the specific risks of any of those options, then you are not investing, you are gambling at best, and throwing money and time away at worst.I.e. a quick search of Cincinnati for industrial properties under $300k, and I have about a dozen.