Footings and CMU aren't generally cost prohibitive. 

Previous landlord can't release details about someone for which I don't have a signed authorization.

If they aren’t out you will need to do the 3 day eviction.

I suggest having the practice provide you a paycheck so you can have proof of income, if you aren't already doing this.There's nothing wrong with getting a 7% return... probably through some sort of index fund/mutual fund combination... and then taking that money in a year or a couple years and starting the real estate journey then. 

Either way, if they buy from you they are saving $45,000 in real estate agent fees aren't they?

Of course some battles just aren't worth fighting. 

There aren't any other storage for sale in the area at all. 

Sometimes BP can be a harsh place to be when you aren't making the profits of the big boys.

- JeanNote: The seller needs to a fast close so standard lenders aren't an option. 

@Peighton WoodardOf course some people are successful with it and some aren't.