All the money will come out of my over seas account in Germany.So what's your opinion on what would be the better solution for someone who is just starting out?

What's the best solution?

Says roots from the tree mess with it or something.

Of the three this is the weakest solution for you and the strongest for the seller.So, three major alternatives.

I can definatly see another year of searching if I target the elusive 2% solution in my market.

I am very wiling to educate myself, and I have a few months of time,because I am still having some short term spousal support and place to live , which cost me only 300/month association fees.Bankruptcy is not an option for me, due to equity in property.I am paying minimum payments on my credit cards, but a year from now I will not have money for it any more, and this is why I think the sale is going to be the only solution, however it will be emotionally difficult.

I think a much better solution is to post your questions here and have a variety of people answer your question.

The building might not be a great solution for someone with mobility issues even if work was done.

I would want the tenant out so I could get the rodent problem under control and get a full scope of the termite damage.That is what I would be concerned with as well as your re-tenant and lost rent costs until you rent the unit out again.Since you own a duplex they have shared walls.You have to make sure the other tenant is clean or the pest control service will make ZERO DIFFERENCE.The reason is even if you put poison down but food is available the pest will leave the poison and eat the food.You have to close off all exterior gaps of the building,keep tree branches away from critters getting in,keep trash in trash cans and away from the building for pick up,clean unit top to bottom,pull out stove and fridge in kitchen and degrease and sanitize.After years of recycling tenants you would not believe what builds up back there that attracts and breeds pests.Good Luck

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