I can definatly see another year of searching if I target the elusive 2% solution in my market.

I am very wiling to educate myself, and I have a few months of time,because I am still having some short term spousal support and place to live , which cost me only 300/month association fees.Bankruptcy is not an option for me, due to equity in property.I am paying minimum payments on my credit cards, but a year from now I will not have money for it any more, and this is why I think the sale is going to be the only solution, however it will be emotionally difficult.

I think a much better solution is to post your questions here and have a variety of people answer your question.

The building might not be a great solution for someone with mobility issues even if work was done.

Like requiring modern wiring if pipes are changed.

The bankxp forum will provide ultimate solution to your loan issues.

Many sellers will have similar issues but they still want to know that you are offering a solution that fits them.

We like having Bidets and the easiest one to fit to our toilet in our new modern condo has a fitting that is too tall thus necessitating turning the valve and pipe 1/8-1/4 turn to the left, loosening it slightly.  

There are certainly exceptions, but they're exceptions and not the rule.That said, you have to live somewhere and living with parents probably isn't a long term solution.

But saying $700 sight unseen, that's a different message, IMO.Best solution for investors doing fix ups they need to know their business, that's part of it.