You make the required minimum DP and mortgage the rest.

It is providing society with a much needed service, providing safe, clean,  and adequate housing, emphasis on ," SAFE".I would also check with your local building department for what might be considered code violations.

I am quite capable of painting and have a hard time paying for services I can do on my own.

Though I did not use his services I saw his operation and work ethic and found him to be professional and innovative in his thinking and business approach.

Can you refi this property for 70-80% LTV, and wait to get the rest of the equity down the road? 

Thus, if you ask your employer to withhold additional amounts for the rest of the year, the penalty can be retroactively eliminated.

DH is a network engineer and I have worked in ministry/non profit settings as well as customer service settings. 

We had a great experience with Crown Services on a full basement rehab. 

Funeral service is great, I love the aspect of what I do but I hate that it comes with the price tag of always being there for someone elses family before my own. 

I t needs to be rehabbed . the kitchen had some water damage and the rest og the house is solid.