the market is very strong in Margate but I’m not exact on how it compares if you bought at peak. 

Could I rent it out for exactly one year, and then move back in as my primary residence after the lease expires? 

This way he can simulate the loan conditions while using the HUD numbers before I'm committed.

I know the seller is a little squeamish and just wants to close quickly and FHA tends to take longer they are more strict about the properties condition (chipping paint etc) and I do not want to scare him away. 

But if you think positively and creatively, learn all you can about your new industry, you can keep a clear, focused and calm state of mind which will pay off tremendously in being able to say exactly the right thing at exactly the right time, in exactly the right way.I wish you luck in this wonderful, exciting and rewarding career.

It's been on the market 5 months, but it's still under construction so repairs wouldn't exactly be the word I'd use for it. 

Even if Uncle Ricky offers more money, the seller is still in your corner because you truly were there to help them and were professional and respectful of their situation" I just thought that right there is gold, and is exactly how it needs to be done.12.

There seems to be the opinion that this offer is a unicorn, some magical improbable thing that will not happen again unless all the stars align property at exactly 3:58am on a specific Thursday in June. 

@Christal CampbellI have been doing exactly this for quite some time now, answering your question - without a partner - USE a real estate agent , and pay him by the task... they are licensed ... you will get the job done.. and you dont have to partner / marry any one :-) 

Are there any questions one could ask that could at least give one enough of a feel for the condition of the property to be able to make an educated guess, make the offer, and then adjust from there if necessary after I DO pay a professional to inspect the property?