If this is the route you were looking to go, if you wanted to be compensated for it, you would need to become FINRA licensed, since you are effectively being compensated for the trading of securities.

This deal showcased our effective renovation strategy and commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

Should this issue be a partial responsibility for their absense while leaking and should we deduct some cost from them?

This deal showcased our effective renovation strategy and commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

This should draw further capital and also people looking to relocate for the cost of living. 

This deal showcased our effective renovation strategy and commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

Here are some specifics:Purchase price: $955KSeller Finance offer: 20% ($190K)Reno cost: $90K Ideally we would like to do a Morby Method where we purchase the home via conventional mortgage or hard money lender and on the back end have the seller lend us the $190K with a second position lien on the property and a 5-year payback.

Even with an FHA, the work needed can creep upwards of similar or more than the closing costs, so you're looking at doubling your cost to own a multi-family property. 

This deal showcased our effective renovation strategy and commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

Cons: Delays buying a house hack, Greatest risk of another repair or eviction causing a larger cash issueOption 5) Self-manage the properties -- Pros: Improves cash flow by ~$100 / unit / month, I self-managed this portfolio for 3 years and believe that I was more effective than the professional property manager, Can do this in addition to any of the above options.