Her credit is that low because she is financially irresponsible.

(they get a cut of the GP fees for fundraising)Goodegg Investments – This Is Is How We Make Money Through Real Estate Syndications (youtube.com)what's most annoying is the slide at 50sec, she has on the left the GP which "does all the work and takes on HIGH risk, while on the right the LP who does no work and bears low RISK".

Obviously I want to keep my costs low but still want to spring for amenities that would give me a competitive edge compared to other rentals.

Bad part about low money programs people don't talk about, before 2022 this would not be a factor

Most are going to want to lend on the rehab as it ensures the rehab to be completed,There are numerous ways to pencil it out in your favor though.It benefits to work with an experienced broker who can guide you through the process and put you into the best possible product and solution out there for you.

When you go to a Bank or Credit Union, they can only offer you what products that bank or credit union offer.

Can you lease an apt under USDA low income and have someone else live there???

It’s on a quieter street, low income area.

Sellers generally recognize that some assets are likely mispriced, whether too high or too low, because the sellers knows less than local investors and are likely relying in large part on BPOs.   

Quote from @Devin James: When running numbers on an investment property, I focus more on equity growth than monthly cash flow.Here’s why:If I can acquire a property at a low basis and add significant value, I can: 1) Sell and reinvest elsewhere 2) Cash-out refinance to recapture my investment.