However, failing to pay the tax could result in a lien against my company, complicating the approval process for a mortgage and incurring an estimated $10K in penalties. 

For borrowers with low or mid-range credit scores, what are some strategies for securing hard money loans? Are there specific lenders you recommend for more flexible terms despite credit challenges?

If your DTI supports a $10M property VA will approve it for the full amount on your first property. 

Is the property zoned / approved for such a house?

Mortgage approved, Inspections came back great, closing money down...One problem though: The appraisal for my property came in 19k below the price I signed up for.

This will be my first time buying a house and I would love to connect with some locals/Vegas investors and get some advice on the area.I got pre-approved today and have an agent through an investment firm that specializes in rentals/investment properties.

Some counties in Virginia loves them because they have little employment so no big population increase = more burden on schools and the tax basis is very high because of the personal property inside of them so they pay a lot in taxesAs you mention need to be near a power source and I spent 5 years trying to get one approved in 30 acre parcel that the county wanted the site for something else - so they can be challengingTo get zoning approved

But the best ways to get started are, in my opinion: 1) save up enough for a 10-20% down payment and then save a lot more on top of that for reserves, overages, and any unforeseen repairs.    2) have your financial house in order and have credit above 700 to get more favorable rate and terms from lenders.   3) speak to a loan officer that is experienced with fix and flips and get the necessary documents together for a pre approval (typically not much required, usually a valid ID, LLC docs if any, and two months of bank statements showing funds for down payment and reserves). 

Someone has a mobility disability?

So, if your father has all the credentials, then he needs to be approved as the builder on the project.