You might not be able to beat that top earner if they have something you can’t achieve (ie lake front or better views), but knowing what amenities matter in your market is an essential step in determining what you need to provide. 

How would you all determine the value of a property like this in that area?

It is not your responsibility to be a detective and determine why.

Guy's I'm trying to determine the best course of action on a potential deal. 

The “Substantial Presence Test” is indeed aimed at determining whether a non-U.S. citizen or resident alien is considered a U.S. resident for tax purposes.

If you determine that your $10k investment and $20k repairs are not worth the cost of title insurance, then pay for a TITLE OPINION.  

Here are things that I think about when determining my scope of work for a rehab:1.

I'm under contract on a property and the sewer scope inspection report said "The service was observed for approximately 82 feet, and the termination was not visible or and condition was not determined.

I'm trying to determine if it's worth it. 

Some questions to consider to help determine the best lender for your situation:What's the loan term length & down payment needed?