I would also be keeping a log of any incidents that give rise to new custody issues.

I have had no issues finding renters for our units and have have minimal turnover.

A quitclaim deed is a straightforward way to transfer ownership, but it doesn’t address tax issues.

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it"  Thanks for the input - yes, it sounds like the specific area this house is in is particularly bad for foundation issues.  

Since the properties are in New York you have a few extra steps you need to do to keep all of your funds out of NYs hands at closing.Here's an interesting BP thread on the South Carolina property tax issue you mentioned. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/725/topics/604427-south.... 

He was more expensive because now I gotta pay someone else to fix it.But here's the other side of the license issue.

And folks that need to do that dont have the capacity to deal with a loan that has been called and a seller that is madder than a wet hornet if you goof up their credit.Then the other major issue glossed over by everyone is there is a minute amount of sellers that will even entertain these transactions and most of the time your paying a premium for the asset.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

No notable issues to date - mostly minor stuff. 

Obey TorahBest, Larry Cheshier That’s interesting Larry but the issue becomes interest rates to borrow the money wouldn’t make this a valid choice.