@Marc RiceI'm familiar with people/clients using this approach.

The thing is (I've since researched that ), the pin-pile approach "holds up" the foundation and prevents it from sinking further, but it does not actually address or correct the existing sink.I got another bid from a bigger shop, who's process is well advertised, and whose pricepoint came in at ALL-IN $37k, paired down to just the minimum, still at $28k.

I may approach a family member or other close friend who you believe brings the "qualification" peice to the table and offer them a % of the cash-flow as a partner in the deal.

That's very interesting, thanks for sharing that approach. 

If so, how would you approach wholesaling?

That's how I approach the selling debacle with all my clients!

I am looking at house-hacking, but not sure if that is the right approach since I have $100k cash. 

Any assistance in context of approach and direction would be appreciated.

I've never tried the restraining order approach because I've been told you need more than your verbal word that they were the ones damaging the property. 

2: Has anyone been in a similar situation and how did you approach it, house hacking, long-term or short-term renting it?