I've considered waiting for the auction and bidding there for the clean title, but I'd rather get it at a fair price than gambling on what would happen at auction - I've never bid at a foreclosure auction, so I don't know the mechanics.

Lead / Deadwood is further north and has gained popularity for adults due to gambling in Deadwood and is a good winter area due to Terry Peak skiing and snowmobiling.

I have chosen not to play in that sandbox anymore becuase of that very reason and the time constraints lower income properties have on my staff time.

Long story, her husband thought real estate investing is gambling and speculation, so they always lived in a SFH.

The example is chosen from the MLS based on the buyer's purchase criteria. 

It's a gamble, but it is what it is.

You gamble the building will be OK with whatever you agree to and Seller gambles your deal is better than what else could be had, or not.

@Richard Gamble and everyone else.  

I've chosen not to invest in DST's, but let me chime in. 

That said, I do have a simple scope of work, materials list, chosen finishes and a timeline.