Eventually when they get their health back enough to go back to work, I am hoping they will want to rent to own... or we can get another family in who needs the environmentally safe place.I need guidance in how to fund the purchase of a property a single mom and her son can live in while they heal.

If she has mentioned anything that affects health and safety of an ordinary tenant you will want to jump on that right away regardless if it's in writing or not, but for any cosmetic or normal minor repairs you want it in writing. 

Aaron mentioned RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing) but in Massachusetts there are specific laws regarding what and how you have to follow to be allowed to bill for utilities.I would pass it by the lawyer but you can reference Statute or law 410.354 and 105 CMR 410 Public Health. 

I contacted the town Board of Health and there is no record of any previous Title V inspection. 

Also, one well known syndicator underwrote his recent deal for 1.27 DSCR in the first year :-)  Hahaha - just cause the banks allow it doesn't mean it's good for your health.,.And, the well known syndicator you are talking of discounted his economic loss numbers in the 1st year, which were generous to begin with by most people's standards, by close to 250%!

Granted, I'm on the high end as far as rent and amenities in the area...ie-stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, granite countertops.First, it was the tub reglaze paint was chipped and she felt it was a health hazard and would get in her "woman parts."  

Hello, Take a look at your city health and safety ordinance. 

"To enhance the health and well-being of the people we serve."

Over half of which is just from the medical/education side (CHOP, UPenn Health, Temple, Drexel, and surrounding suburb schools). 

The site and neighborhood must be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other dangers to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants