It is currently our second worse cash flow to value property but I would purchase it today if a similar deal was to be available.A STR duplex that I was very confident of both market and rent appreciation. 

I compromised on my numbers in order to not let the deal slip away, and the second i signed that paper anxiety set in. 

I too am appalled at the increasing inability to get a second chance in the USA, a country founded,  developed and built on second chances. 

Just like a first survives foreclosure by a second.

Also as far as the 203k loan ive looked it up a bit and most wont finance homes with foundation issues but that is a great route to take if I can find a lender will to work with me and my father asked about doing a refinance on his paid off house to buy it but I’m not sure how that would work so I’ll have to look it up a bit more

Every time money exchanges hands, typically two people are happy about it and have accomplished a goal.Your second ressource is energy; this includes your creativity and your negotiation skills and what some people call financial engineering - aka putting deals together.

I second @Peter MacKercher as a good PM in St.

Any insight or should I be seeking a second opinion from a different lender to make this work?

Second Hand Surplus provides flooring and is great for people who know what they want and don't need a Home Depot retail environment.

Hello 1031 experts, my father has a DST investment previously purchased via a 1031 exchange.