You and I will be in considerably better positions when it does come time to buy...

Not sure if the returns will be enough to make you happy, but you'll likely get cash flow positive, even with leverage.It's also possible that these deals are typical in your area.

Get seller to subordinate a couple of doors to make it easier to get the money you need in first position.

Mehran,Thanks.There are def. positives and negatives locally.

or would you just focus on paying off debt first with the thought process of being able to focus more on real estate investing in the future because your cash position will be a whole lot stronger without consumer debt.

This puts you in a position where utilities won't be turned off (with additional fees) and notice is given to you.

They will yank them open when not in proper position damaging locks and more.

Similarly you could personally buy back the shares, increase your position in your C Corp and therefore back your retirement account out of the position.

My husband and I have our hearts set on this home and have had all positive feelings about it until this news reared it's ugly head.

I agree there is definitely an array of information to absorb and differentiate between what goes with what, but we are keeping momentum up and speaking positive and learning a lot.