To wit: We had to teach a local that we didn't consider it OK to chew on twigs and spit them out while in a motor vehicle that you do not own (chewing on twigs from a particular plant being the local equivalent of brushing one's teeth).

For that short of a time period, I would look into purchasing a small multi in DC or a row home with an english basement. 

SFH are becoming much higher risk as opposed to multi units that are valued on rental income.

So I'll be purchasing the multi-families for $150,000, which he will use to pay off the liens. 

Are the actual restrictions on FHA in a 4 and less multi where the down payment is coming from a 1031? 

My plan is to use most of this cash for down payment for a multi family building, But I also have student loans that are sitting at 20k and will be at 24k by the end of this fall.

Single, multi-family, Condo?

When he became incapacitated and could no longer visit his unit, approximately 7 years ago, another family member, who had assisted him in maintaining the building, began utilizing the space for storage, vehicle repairs etc.

I don’t play in the large multi area, but if I were it would make me very nervous with all the multi and singles family inventory coming online in the next 1-1.5 years.

Multi family experience a plus as I’ll likely be buying a four plexus.