I figure in 6 months, I will be a better borrowing candidate as my debt to income ratio will be back to a healthy level.

 $1k for one day is a healthy check for an already vacant space.  

A good balance between interest and principle payments is healthy...Franklin

Our local Board of Health is saying they will not allow a shared well "Because we say so."

Again, my focus is to make sure that I care for his capital and create a healthy ROI.Thanks.

Lead based paint exposure (and lead in the water and soil) is always a valid complaint, regardless of how many times it's been painted over, that's why there are lead disclosures in CA.

Regarding the fact that it is all your capital and no loan interest due, you still want to maintain a healthy cash on cash return so whatever you choose, do not get complacent or allow wasted time, time is your enemy even when you are all cash no leverage.Good luck to you and keep the great questions coming.

You better Google that and do some reading if you prefer to live a long healthy life.You can sign the online petition here (I just did):http://www.ftcldf.org/petitions/pnum1061.php

In this market I can actually still cashflow and even hit a 7 or 8 % cap while living in one room if I find the right deals.I have a healthy cash position and feel like I'm ready to make this move into my first property but I am having financing issues.

When the trucks came in we didn't have a fork lift so one person was in the 18 wheeler and the other person was throwing the pumpkins, watermelons, wheat straw, pine straw, bags of potting soil, plants, crates off food at you.