Well, the contractor took an interest in the house himself and did some haggling with the owner about the price.The bottom line is: it's a good deal and now the contractor is asking if we want to partner with him somehow.Purchase price will be around 39k and rehab needed is $15k including labor/materials.Financially we don't need the partner, though it's out first deal in that area.

Not sure how fine the lines are, and am not trying to get myself in trouble, just trying to get a bit creative - any insight is appreciated. 

I really just need to:Repair the one drainRepair CracksSealcoatPaint Lines for 14 spotsDoes anyone have a recommendation for a company and any thoughts on about what it should cost.

The dealer sells the property to the end buyer you've lined up.

The bottom line is the overall condition, especially near term repairs and soon to be made.

I’m hoping to buy my first multi-family home by the end of this year I just want to try to get most of my ducks lined up.

My wife and I have resolved to only have mortgage debt (rentals and personal residence) and no longer use credit cards, lines of credit, etc. 

Once I return, hopefully I will have something lined up and ready to attempt to bring this all into fruition.

So-so deals will not happen with your own Benjamins on the line. 

Utility providers are not in the business of relocating power lines to accommodate a garage entrance.