Here's some advice based on your situation:- Leverage your skills: Your backgrounds as contractors will be a huge advantage.

I am in similar tax situation as yours.  

Turns out the investor who purchased b4 me and started work was in a situation took the loss and has other profitable ventures. what's your all-in price? 

When you add substantially more carry cost on top, it can put you in some pretty hairy situations.

The warranty company takes its time accessing the situation, and then they tell you there is a deductible; they will only cover so much; you need to use their preferred company, and it will take three weeks.

Buyer could never get the loan approved on time.  

I plan on saving my income and applying for a FHA loan next year.

Whether your property is perfect or not, something can always go wrong, and it is up to you to know to always be ready and be poised so that you can handle the situation properly.Lessons Learned:- when replacing your breaker panel, you should always update your meter panels as well.- when you have small issues, no matter how small they are address them as quickly as possible-  just because someone at Home Depot tells you to use some thing double check for yourself.- teacher tenants how to shut off water.

Depending on the situation and how much equity they have you may need to pay them moving money or even cash out some of their equity.

For what I know about your situation I would echo the others and say go to the property in person.