The one right down the road from where I live is always full and has a waiting list. 

Their response is that they are going to wait until they pass away and their children will inherit it and take advantage of the step-up basis to avoid capital gains.  1031-exchange is not an option because these people are old and don't want to own other property.  

He wants to have his replacement property lined up and waiting.  

You could rent it when you are not home and have it waiting for you when you are in the area. 

@Timothy Yen - If you wait closer to Thanksgiving you will probably get a better price

I can't wait to hear what advice more experienced pros give you.

I understand that ultimately, the responsibility falls with me...but I also wanted to reach out and see if anyone has a perspective or strategic approach to rectifying this manner. 1) Connect pipe (50ft) - not overly concerned with this aspect. 2) Clean up and have restoration company undo the damage - mildly concerned and expect a few thousand dollars fee (who pays?)

Whichever it may be, I am drinkin' that koolaid...Waiting for the updated agreement now with the lien position added.

Novice here, looking for investment property (no rentals) w/in 6-10 months.Areas of interest in Central NY - West, South, and North-West of Syracuse, and East side Auburn.Question:First time home owner; to buy first flip property as my FIRST and PRIMARY residence, or buy a home to stay in personally, and wait 2-4 years to build more cash for purchase of secondary/tertiary properties on the side to be flipped? 

There are several lenders specializing in such, here is a list that you may find helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...You can do cash-out refi, but you would have to wait several years before you could do that, most lenders will not use appraised value until 3 years after the purchase, they will use purchase price as the value.