I think you are the only one who can adequately answer that but I will say that it would have been impossible for me to get where I am at today without first investing in my education.  

Sorry, just saw the second property comment... if you own a primary residence that is an SFR, you'll find it very difficult or impossible to buy a duplex using an FHA loan unless you can prove the property will be owner occupied by some factor including location, job reloocation, or something of that nature. 

Nothing impossible, it would just be the path of least resistance (electrical pun intended) for us to live in Unit 1.2) Unit 2 doesn't have access to that space, not a biggie, but still something we're taking into consideration.You are right though, this is only a temporary ordeal.  

But it's also not impossible.  

It's impossible...one group is taking action and the other group is not; the latter gets left behind! 

Sheetrock dust and compound dust just seems to get into every nook and cranny of the grout and is almost impossible to get out.

It will be almost impossible to motivate them to do much with no payoff.You need to find out what the lenders intentions are with this property.No legal advice given. 

It is impossible to be an expert in all areas. 

It's impossible to give very strong advice without having a ton of information, but $10,000 is probably a little slim to quit with.

I can tell you that being built in 1900 if it had not been updated and modernized over the years the rehab costs would most likely be through the roof so if it is not in a great neighborhood I have a feeling there may not be much profit on this one, but with the limited information provided a detailed analysis is impossible.