You can see the above pictures in the original post I’ll also include what his tuckpoint job looked like after (FYI - the mortar is still wet in the photos - so that’s why it was darker for the moment).

@John Rogers, i think your answer doubles down the notion of location as Andrea mentioned.

I'll need to renovate the units to get rents up to market (approx. double current rent).What is the process in CO for vacating the property?  

Ive noticed that not only the number of foreclosures is down (which is good in the big picture of the American people and economy) but those that are out there have such a small margin for asking foreclosure price and regular sale price.

@Justin Wooten  Your pictures don't look too bad...

Once you have an FHA loan you are not allowed to have another FHA loan unless relocating a great distance for work.Now that you have exhausted your Low Down Payment Options (Portfolio Conventional and FHA Conventional and FHA) you will need to use a Standard Conventional Loan and put 20% down to get your 3rd Duplex.The sky is the limit...you could continue to buy properties and build an empire or just stop there and enjoy more free time...I have friend who quit his job and just manages his properties now.Keep in mind that this 4 step process I outlined takes time (anywhere from 1 to 10yrs depending on the person) so keep the big picture in mind but don't let it stress you out too much.

I assumed it was an installation cost concern, but just wanted to double check.

I have a double level garage that is pretty new and has about 750 sq feet of living space.  

At first it's okay to come by and get pictures and i can say I need a contractor to come take a look at the place  so I need to come back again.

I'll look closer if you can double-check the link.