As a seller I would object and try to grab the EMD.If the report stated that the roof was past its useful life, that would be an issue but that does not seem to be the case.My advice is gird your loins and honor the contract.

The object of an inspector is to identify any problem and some may not be worth worrying about.

There is no political answer to objective facts. 

Thing 1031 just like delaying headache.In my own very subjective poor opinion, 1031 is only useful when at later day, the house would be converted to primary, but again that's my personal subjective opinion, moving from A to B to C without clear needs of your objective, would go nowhere.I can also say , just 1031 to Maine or South Dakota, without having understand of what lies in South Dakota LOL

I have high respect for the success held by the people responding, but matters of partnership or ownership of property are rather irrelevant to your inquiry.I would recommend that you start by thinking like a landlord and establishing a list of objections they might have. 

Let's talk about the objective of saving money on property repairs.  

Underwriting Criteria:Portfolio Loans: The underwriting criteria for portfolio loans can vary significantly depending on the lender's policies and objectives.

Why don't you buy it then give us an objective review of the product?

When money is no object, no objects stay long in the way.

@Joe Palmer most people like shiny objects.