I feel like I tried to do this to the best of my ability using zillow, redfin and trulia all at the same time.

When looking into creative financing, subject-to and seller-financing often come up for those without a substantial down payment or current ability to get conventional financing. 

It's a great opportunity to get familiar with a variety of things and develop an ability to look at a problem and have a good idea of what needs to be done.So going forward do you think you'll be doing them yourself?

You'll find remarkable resources here as well as great people.

Unless I do the refi as an investment property with a higher rate but with the ability to use the money fast on purchase #2.

The ability to have access to the knowledge of other team members, leaders and etc  will move you so much faster than trying to figure everything out on your own. 

In the case of a used stove or hiring a handyman, a written bill of sale or invoice can serve as evidence of the transaction and may be helpful if you need to prove the legitimacy of the expense in the event of an IRS audit.However, it's important to note that a bill of sale or invoice is not a guarantee that the expense will be allowed as a write-off.

I would have taken photos and given  her a bill that day for repair.The plumbing clogs, give her written notice that this sink is not a garbage disposal, and that grease and rice, was reason the drain clogged per your plumber and future plumbing issues of this type will be charged back to her.Same with toilet, provide her a plunger and advise excess of toilet paper is her responsibility for and plumbing calls.

You'll have a lot of questions on your journey and having the ability to bounce ideas and talk REI with someone in person is invaluable. 

I have to imagine that whatever is going on with him is seriously impeding his ability to live a happy life, and chances are strong that there is treatment that can really improve his quality of life.