Last question, you are hiring an architect and submitting plans to the city in a renovation like this correct?

I've submitted a report to the FBI and encourage everyone to do so as well. 

They will tell you to submit your request in writing and give you an email address or mailing address.

Still doing my reading, listening and watching videos everyday to weigh out all my options 

I'm about to rent out my first property and would love a recommendation on an app to use to screen applicants, submit maintenance requests, and receive rent. 

Should and can I continue to purchase the home while the seller has an open claim submitted?

Any articles, youtube videos, or books that you would recommend?

Plumber went in one day and reported back there was a guy there with ankle monitor playing video games all day.  

You will be too detached.5 is required in some states and not in others so a lot if left to your viewing on-site so if you are not seeing it in person, you need full photos and videos of every part of the basement and attic so you have an idea of where the trouble lies before making an offer.

Im sorry, but you really need to enter the real world and get off of the social media motivational videos.