At the time, I only had one rental and didn't like losing my first months rent so decided to do it myself going forward.   

I'll let you know if I decide to go forward after adjusting my numbers and seeing the place today.

How to ensure Listing Agent presents your offer to the seller.In advance of even looking at a listed property:1. email or have your buyer's agent email your Approval Letter for your MAX purchase price, regardless of how much higher it is than the list price of the property you are considering (the higher, the better) & an Attorney Escrow Letter of $5000 or more (the more the better)  to the Listing Agent with instructions for the Listing Agent to forward the email directly to the Seller. 2. take the two letters with a copy of the email where it was sent to the Listing Agent and mail them directly to the sellers, this way that have something physically in their hands, letting them know you are a REAL buyer are not playing games! 

I am looking forward to the journey.

In fact, I can't make it through a whole episode anymore without fast forwarding or turning it off.I think it is partially due to the frequent changing of hosts and the loss?

Look forward to your responses!

My question is about the best path forward to rehab and eventually buy this house from my dad with the least financial and legal impact on us both.

I am flipping my #1 now and I am looking forward to #2.

As if I continue forward with my current price under contract, I will be losing money year after year.

Looking forward to it!