You might try making your purchase offer on a place contingent on having the roof be properly repaired prior to purchase.

If we get it under contract, get all the proper paperwork with him filled out, he transfers the deed and puts a lien on the property, can we turn and sell the property to another buyer as an owner carry?

It's actually the superstition and lack of proper information that's driving the worst of the epidemic in Africa. 

As real estate investors, we have a very unique set of needs and most companies and agents out there are limited in their ability to structure things properly and even offer the right coverage in many cases.One thing everyone needs to understand is that anything having to do with rental or any other form of passive/residual income, is considered a business exposure and absolutely needs to be separated from any of your "personal" activities.I've been in the insurance business for 11 years and as an independent agent prior to becoming a real estate investor, I made this mistake all the time because I simply did not know, and most don't. 

With proper planning before she died you could have avoided probate, but its too late for that.  

Bedrooms, but without the proper egress windows.  

Its a great way to learn about what the proper due diligence is.Eva Melendez

But to curse the conditions that I earn my living from is not proper for a Catholic boy.

At one time we owned properties in 5 states but couldn't properly manage and gain synergies between the properties.

It could be several different things, including the boiler not being properly vented.Are we talking steam, hot water boiler?