I am also not very handy when it comes to maintenance. 

Initially our landlord (or representative from the real estate organization our building is owned by) was responsive and told us that she would send out a maintenance repair which didn't arrive until I followed up with her a little less than a week later about an update.

Initially our landlord (or representative from the real estate organization our building is owned by) was responsive and told us that she would send out a maintenance repair which didn't arrive until I followed up with her a little less than a week later about an update.

The deferred maintenance and comparative fewer amenities also cause concern. 

I wanted to walk the appts and have the rent roll and maintenance records before I made an offer.

Matthew- There is a new VA Renovation loan you can use to get the cash needed added onto your regular VA loan with no down payment.

I am very high maintenance haha.

Does the inside count as "neglected maintenance"?

I’d like to avoid hiring a property manager as I can do home maintenance myself.

Self-directed IRA A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation: Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.