It's near a high crime area but also there is a street that acts like a funnel one block away, forcing any foot traffic very close to it

I did point out the other option was that they could continue paying the rent until the lease would normally expire and that I was doing them a favor allowing them to break this contract and they shut up about this "hassle" business.Gail

I want to buy and hold it.Also looking at a nice 3bd. 1148 sq. foot SFH in Highland, IN.

May be the same as above, but discovering or creating unique opportunities for situations that didn't present itself on traditional or under normal circumstances!

How much did it cost for framing per square foot?

It sounds like he has experience making offers on REO deals, which is normally a different negotiation than a regular home offer.

But there are three issues, Support beam is not secured to footing or beam.  

Reading Landording by Leigh Robinson set me off on the right foot.

Did this include footing down to frost line or a simple slab on grade? 

Normally its the problem vendor name that people will complain about and you will know which one you have to speak with or fire.