Even if these deals don't work out, going through this process will make you even more ready to attack the next opportunity you find! 

I do not want to miss out on deals where the numbers work out and want to add them to my portfolio.

Generally if repairs are to be completed that is a condition of closing the loan.If you are saying that your agent misrepresented this on the sale of the property, I would try and work out a solution with them or their managing broker.Best of luck,John

Or maybe work out a Seller Financing deal with him on the land, get a construction loan or hard money loan to have the owner/builder put units on it? 

If local doesn’t work out there are quite a few national options I would recommend and a TON I would avoid at all costs!

Proximity to the biggest military base in nation Fort Bragg is another reason why I believe that it will work out long term. looking forward to get in touch with you.

If the numbers work out and you can cash flow on your primary residence, you should look to purchase a house hack property.

Would that work out or would that still be a bad idea? 

Either way just need to take action and stop thinking because it will work out 

Work out a plan with them, but come lease renewal, I am betting your insurance will go up, so I would increase the rent to cover that and require them to get insurance.