To have the time to deal with that massive time-suck and the low funding ratio, I'd have to increase my margins.

Like Frank mentions, with a shorter hold, the benefits of the 15 really aren't there.I'm paying down a rental massively right now that is schedule to sell April 12, but I pay the mortgage with business funds and will receive the sale proceeds personally. 

Are the posts set on concrete pillars that conform to current codes? 

So I have the opportunity to buy a family members house from them and gain some massive equity for free.

You’ll just be taking the lower acv amount and not rebuilding the property In the case of a massive loss.

I was house hunting for myself, but just sharing the massive frustrations of trying to find something in this market on a single income. 

A three family requires fire escapes, concrete enclosed furnace rooms, among other differences.

Have considered concrete but I’m concerned about the upkeep and lasting appeal.If you’re not afraid to DIY, used Corian or soapstone counters can be fabricated on site fairly easily (we have done both).

I have never heard of this and also have a hard time believing this could be done other wise you would see massive advertising for it..

The best way to overcome fear is massive action .