Can anyone assist with finding a resolution to this problem?

In any way I could be of assistance and also begin and initiate my baby steps into the realm of real estate, I'd be more than happy to.

I should also add that my desired town helps with down payment assistance for first time home buyers.

One of the things I'm missing is a good, knowledgeable realtor to assist in vetting properties. 

Please free to reach out, to me, if you feel I may be of assistance, to your Real Estate Endeavors.

Ask them how you can be of assistance to them. 

If they won't assist you, have a friend/colleague/family member contact a former agent who they liked and used to buy or sell property.ORThere is always Angie's List.

Structures are like people in that the inner condition is reflected in the outer condition, thus any readily apparent deferred maintenance is a harbinger for more problems waiting beneath the surface.

I definitely will offer something that will reflect these updates. 

You have to self reflect, understand that you have/know what it takes to get things done then execute.