I've gotten qualitied tenants but they want a lot of concessions like parking in the garage and they have a dog despite me saying no pets on the application. 

But finding "quality" deals on FB, might be a challenge.

Also, this sounds like a situation where the tenant is getting "free" housing so they're less likely to be picky on quality.

Equity/partnerships are messy: Goals, personalities, egos, lifestyle changes can all make partnerships go astray.Your grandfather could have been wealthier, perhaps much wealthier with partnerships, but I would almost guarantee he had an amazing quality of life. 

It wasn't the cabinates that got to me; it was knowing I spent so much time working for someone else that quality time with my wife and investing in my future had to be crammed in at the end.

It wasn't the cabinets that got to me; it was knowing I spent so much time working for someone else that quality time with my wife and investing in my future had to be crammed in at the end.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

Should a high-quality foundation fix have closed these cracks?

I do have a loan outstanding that as of now I am paying monthly out of pocket. 

@Anita Morrish the VA land board is an OUTSTANDING option for a land loan.