@Michael EhmannThat’s a noble effort and I hate to be cynical but I think it’s ultimately going to be a vane effort .

The problem here isn't bad contractors -- the problem is that once you realized the contractors weren't holding up their end of the bargain, you refused to take control of the problem and solve it.

My ultimate goal is to own rental property.

I realized my podcast app wasn't enabled for data and once I enabled it, Bigger Pockets came up as the first recommendation. 

The first of the Guides is"The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Real Estate Investing"It will help you get a start with this, among other things.

After my analysis, I realized that getting my license was a better fit with a faster way to generate money.One of the events I co-host as a class on Door Knocking this Wednesday: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/60...I discussed the marketing for my Vegas buddy in this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/574...If you ever want to grab coffee, let me know!

I realize that I might have to hold it for up to a year with this type of financing.

Anything you finally realized after dozens upon hundreds of hours pouring over the county clerk, tax collector, and property appraisers sites? 

Ultimately it may be in your best interest to take care of it and may be required by law depending on the state.Rats don't squeeze in under a door, not a normal door at least, so I would first make sure that all outside cracks, crevices and holes are filled up, especially in a crawl space to prevent anymore from getting in.Then, again it really depends on the state laws, but after my due diligence is done sealing up the up the outside and inside of any places a rat could get in I would think about telling the tenant that they can buy rat traps or whatever they want to use to get rid of what's is inside and I will reimburse them the cost with a recipe, I would only do this if I felt comfortable with local laws otherwise I would just hire a pest control person to take care of it.

I do realize not all deals are this simple but this one is what it is, nothing is skewed.