Sometimes trying to save $50-$100 will cost you thousands in uncovered claims.

It turned out to be a disaster after the rain uncovered way more than we all thought.

All of these problems you have uncovered is a bad sign, most likely they are others lurking around.

After it’s firmly under contract, I’d recommend taking an experienced CRE investor through it to try to help uncover everything that could go wrong.

We like the eastern inner ring suburbs if you are looking for a blend of cash flow and predictability / stability. 

Issues like peeling paint, broken windows, outlets/light switches uncovered would not pass inspection. 

Fun fact about me - I am 1 of 19+ children (disclaimer, I do come from a very blended family but we all grew up together).

Apply the deposit and refund the remainder or charge them for any uncovered expenses.

But back to original comment, if things are moving forward, I would lay out that you would love to stay involved in the deal with an ownership stake for uncovering the deal, and then let the conversation take it from there.

(multiple SF, duplexes, AirBNBs, blend, etc.)