I figured it out pretty quickly, as the house the person was trying to rent was actually for sale by the actual owner.  

This would be a safe route as I wouldn't invest but I'd be paying off my home real soon and not worry about a mortgage. 

They can run your scenario quickly and let you what can they do to help or how to make it work.

@Tom Bertzthank for quick reply.

I am a quick learner and have many references that can vouch for my hard work ethic.

Have been through something similar.With regard to the other two, closing is not scheduled until after FLORENCE passes so that’s an interesting problem set as well and one which I am open to advice as well.My family is safe and out of the area, and I will be manning the emergency operations center on base (I’m military) until we get the all clear to poke our heads out.Thanks in advance.

Subway tile is very trendy and fail safe, but not my personal choice to use.

That's what is sounds like from a quick glance.

Real Estate Investing is not a quick way to get rich, and for the average Person depending on your time and available funds it can take a while to be able to accumulate multiple properties.

No money down, too quick of an expansion,...and while not stated there, buying in these C/D/F neighborhoods is very risky.