There is water intrusion and potential structural damage, as detailed in the inspection report that I received from the seller.

@Russell Brazil,I understand your point about DTI, but I was thinking more about the fact that we would exhaust a significant part of our savings to buy the multi-unit first and would likely have to save extensively for a couple of years in addition to what we might cash flow from the multi-unit to have enough to buy our single-family home next.

Additionally, this structure eliminates the need for active management, as the real estate assets within the DST are managed by the sponsoring entity.As an investor your level of activity would include collecting monthly distributions, receive quarterly reports on investment, file taxes annually and exchange DST year 7-10 years (sometimes shorter depending on the market).

2 additional questions:1 - If someone responded saying that they are putting the home on the market, would you guys still move forward with the foreclosure process?

Here are some additional methods to help you find off-market deals:Networking: Make connections with other investors, real estate professionals, and possible sellers by going to regional real estate meetings, networking events, and industry conferences.Direct Mail Campaigns: To connect with homeowners in certain neighborhoods or with particular property attributes, create a tailored direct mail campaign.Driving for Dollars: Identify foreclosed or distressed properties by physically driving or strolling around neighborhoods.

Despite obstacles Miamis real estate market stood strong with 96% of the asking price received—a dedication to excellence.Time—the mysterious currency of existence—seemed to yield to Miamis influence.

Once you grab your first one with a low down / owner occupied loan…you’ll get the itch to buy more and more and will soon begin to creatively find ways to fund additional deals.  3-4 additional properties / 10-15 doors will change your life.  

Additionally, with affordability and a median home price below the national average, Cleveland stands out as an attractive option for investors seeking a promising return.

If you factor in 8% PM, 10% vacancy including economic vacancy and capex/opex of 10% (5% each), your costs (still not including T&I) would come up an additional $2016, for a total of $8895 at 1.25M and $6969 at 900K 

Also any additional tips for this area would be great!