IMHO, and bearing in mind that I can't see it in person...I don't think that that slight slope justifies a retention wall.

Other factors to consider are what you plans are for the future (value add rehab, restructuring, selling the property soon, etc) and whether or not there are any events on your personal horizon that may impact your ability to refi later. 

How many properties have you looked at in person with the intent of buying them? 

Here in DFW we have an amazing network so our club also holds in person events regularly.

(b) If a person offering to redeem fails or refuses to nominate a referee as provided in subsection (a) of this section, he or she must pay the value put upon the improvements by the then holder of the legal title.

But from what you described this has gotten PERSONAL.  

Lenders will not consider your personal DTI to qualify.

Look online or go in person and get all their eviction paperwork.3. 

And I agree there was lots to like.Luckily I had a friend who showed me around the various areas and neighborhoods of Utah county and South SL County to get a feel for the tech companies, areas of development, and local/outside investor interest.

Feel free to contact me directly if there are any questions.Thank you,