Reason #1:  If you're not careful even a bad lawyer can get it turned into a purchase, with all of the rent credited to the purchase. 

Would love to connect as I also have a construction team to quote your punch list items needing to be done at the other property, as well as have some advice on management tips, tricks, etc. 

These are going to be buyers with scratch and dent credit.  

We are all a lot more capable than we give ourselves credit for!

Any tips on targeted marketing, effective lead generation, or even some "outside-the-box" tactics?

Some lenders offer construction loans, or you might consider a home equity line of credit (HELOC) after acquiring the property if you build equity quickly.Long-Term Goals: Consider how this fits into your long-term investment strategy.

The obvious answer here is to somehow get some income and start paying down the credit card debt. 

Those "good contractors" usually have the lines of credit or means to pay for supplies up front if they know they will be paid on time and are not desperate for a deposit to go get the supplies.

DLP lending fund and DLP preferred credit fund = In solo 401k (roth or traditional) because they are tax inefficient.

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.