I have a full time job of 4 years and I make about 50k a year, I have 25k to put down. 

Another common term you can use to search for information on is "house hack".

I now work full time and have a good job with a great company, but I want more and I've always had the dream to work for myself and build a legacy to pass down to my  kids.   

I am fortunate enough to have a decent paying job and at the moment I am putting money away to launch my investing career full on.

After some small due diligence I noticed the units are spread between 4 buildings in which 2 of each share a common hallway/entrance.

Is it common for realtors to offer free staging?

I've had a few people out to look at it but I can't seem to get anyone to quote the job.

Unfortunately, they quit their jobs and escaped the garnishment, and the local sheriff is not helpful when it comes to chasing these types of things as its considered "small potatoes". 

Now that is the more common sense idea on the situation but we all know how well laws are written so talk to a local attorney. $300 for piece of mind isn't that bad.I personally would not let the implied threat of him flooding you out affect your decision to sell.

I get calls all the time even while I'm typing this post for rooms for rent.  50k would do the job completely.