And this particular morning he was extremely inebriated and decided to scream at the top of his lungs at 730am, scaring the crap out of my other tenants (I'm told multiple calls went in to police).

I sold him on getting it now and renting it out until he decides to retire and move up there.

What if they decide to enforce their rights? 

Decide what is the down payment you can handle then go to a lender and ask for the amount you need and how you need it.  

I decided to focus on going full-time real estate agent by July 2018 (because I have a FT marketing business I need to transition out of.) 

Next time it may not be.If you decide to choose the younger couple out of fear, both applicants being equally qualified, this will result in age discrimination against the elder applicant.

If you decide not to replace the heater exchange and outlets and they are up to code, I would make that very clear to potential buyers.

Decide on if you want to put in sweat equity, money, or both to further your RE goals.

Would love to connect and see what you decided. 

Looking at my strengths and skills I have decided I will never get where I want to be working for others remodeling their homes.