And like @Russell Brazil said, there are lots of areas in the suburbs of DC where that money will go a long way.  

Welcome to BP @Brett Allen CrispThanks for sharing @Russell Brazil. there is need to accept that when action is taken, mistakes will be made

Beam should also be bolted together with thru bolts, nuts, and washers to prevent separation / twisting.Photo 3,4,6 - it looks like the main beam is supported by a series of wood post on a block or concrete pier without any footing.

Started as a welder in Morgan City, LA and got my 100 ton Captains license as I had owned a yacht for six years and sailed to all the islands in the Caribbean on the way to Brazil and Argentina.

@Russell Brazil and @Michael Paris are both great resources and very knowledgeable. 

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@Jonathan Gobbo, @Russell Brazil Thanks!

@Russell Brazil I would keep it as a rental for the life of the note however, the seller wants cashed out after 7 years with a balloon payment.

@Russell Brazil That makes a lot of sense.

Thanks @Russell Brazil I'll give em a call and see what we can do.