And, to a person, they will push back on advise that appears counter to the dream.If you really want to be an investor, make a decision.

I am thinking that because I would lose my em that I will probably go ahead with the deal even if they don't fix the burst pipe.

the only bummer is I can't get any bank there to loan me spec money so we had to do it out of pocket.. if I had bank money my COC returns would be off the charts.. regardless we pushed on.. and now we have almost 10 new constructions built and sold.. 6 rehabs we did in the last year all bought rehabbed and sold with very nice margins..

To buy and live in yourself, you might come out ahead verses renting cause of the tax benefits/debt pay down/ appreciation over time. 

I'm concerned because according to female tenant, the male has recently pushed the female.

I tend to err on the side of risk, but I'd go ahead with your strategy of renting it out.

Many new wholesalers push a deal to the first buyer they know, in many cases that buyer isn't the highest paying.

No shortcuts, especially if they push back. 

Keep pushing forward; no venture no gain...Kudos,Mary

What I am looking to do is use the equity I have to push me forward and then in the next 12 months turn it into a rental.