They have a sorting station where you can drop specific items such as electronics, paint, oil, mattresses, and tires.

Third, as other's have mentioned, I simply can't see how any investor whoever it may be would every purchase any property in St Paul after this initiative, so there goes development, including that of new or renovated affordable housing, and also of entertainment, shops, etc, which attract the affluent into the city and stimulate the economy. 

From piece meaning it to a one shop crew it ranged from $25k-102K.

SFR's are good for wholesaling since individuals find themselves in situations where they basically need to take their house to the pawn shop (w/out the option to buy back, of course). 

Most people start shopping for a new bank deal with plenty of time to manage the transition (12 to 18 months out) and at that point, you should have plenty of equity that you'll have several finance options, or if you've maintained/upgraded be prepared to sell the property and take advantage of appreciation if finance options aren't available that meet your needs.

All figures with updated kitchen/bath/flooring/paint etc and me paying W/S/T.

They all use similar internal parts and most any repair shop fixes them.

They left lots of small flecks of paint and chips of old paint around the unit.

I would continue to shop and become more familiar with what you are capable of getting.

All lenders are not created equal so shop around to see who can offer you what.