They need the help more than VRBO. 

This is a large community and someone might give you some insights on the lender or the loan officer.  

One of my places had a little extra room next to the kitchen so we made a dedicated coffee area with a coffeepot, a drip setup, a french press and a pod machine.

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

Really looking for tips on what to do from investors who have been in this type of situation.

Study the market.

Sounds like the person knew what was going on with their credit report as they have filed reports in the past. 

And the rest of the gain will be deferred in the 1031 exchange.

As a bonus when you sign up you also get an e-book that has tips to running your wholesaling business.We normally pull 50k+ list when we do our monthly campaigns of cold calling.

Use the brokerage account to fund the downpayment and repairs to bring it up to the comps in the area.