If it's because of poor soil conditions a steel beam will not solve the problem you will need to underpin the foundation.

I am new as well, currently working as a property manager at an apt complex and looking to invest in my first rental property soon in the bear area.

Tenant owned up and can bear the cost of their negligence.

The old owners problems are not your business and have nothing to do with weather or not you should pay the rent and most definitely have zero bearing on paying the new owner rent.

In addition, covenants and operating agreements with third parties regarding access and maintenance of common areas must be carefully reviewed and the terms confirmed, particularly regarding who bears the cost of maintenance and repairs.

We can address the soil erosion up top with plants, but the wall erosion, that I guess I'll need to have addressed.  

Also should I have the buyer cover a soil test as seller and I cannot put the money down for one.Help is welcomed if you have questions about the property in question or need more information ask or message.

Initially, I sent a postcard to his son, who I thought was the owner because he bears the same name as his father, and he responded.

The appraisal process for FHA is a real bear.

**it bears mentioning that the commercial banker has a huge incentive to not present bad deals (or present potentially good deals in a poor manner) because no one wants to look foolish in front of the board of directors and CEO** Part of selling that deal to the committee is showing the history of this borrower/operator to make projects work.