Buy if the deal makes sense based on numbers. 

It has the least flood risk.I haven't had an appraisal done, but the property tax we pay keeps increasing based on the estimated property value.

Hi Jarret based on your current situation I would advise not going solar as your bill is pretty low.

Pay off debt, build your credit, and increase your savings rate. 2.

It uses the rents to qualify to debt service the property with 15% to 20% down.

Clark, 36 A.2d 631, 632 (N.H. 1944)So based on those quotes, your scenario @Collin H. wouldn't constitute gross negligence.

even with higher rents once you calculate in the taxes, insurance and PITI based on the price its little to No cash flow.

There are so many caveats and unknowns here that this is just an attempt at an idea...Option 1, the four grandchildren living in the property buy out the other two:-Estimate your PITI payments based on the expected payout to the 2 grandchildren being bought out.

The mortgage payment is based on the interest rate and term. 

State income taxes are usually based on the gain or loss from each state, so you pay taxes on your gain in Illinois.