Hard money or private lenders or just plain old cash or dogecoin will get you the rest : )   If you are buying with cash there is no limit. 

Even worse, some of the "helpful" tips provided are just plain WRONG. 

Just keep calling and you'll find someone sick and tired of vacancy and wanting to sell!

Seems construction costs and build times are up right now so development might not be the best return.However, if you can create enough cash-flow on a developed property, then go for it.If you could subdivide, it might worth building and selling one unit to finance the other(s).Otherwise, a plain, empty lot that can't be subdivided might only be worth building a primary residence you could later sell or keep as a rental.

Can someone help me understand for a flip in a 100 year flood plain if I need to elevate an existing property if I plan on adding an extension?

The current owner (employee of the year) tries to fix it up but during the process becomes sick and discovers a long list of ailments that takes his full attention.

If the title company doesn't want to do that extra legwork, or it isn't their company policy, or they just plain don't have the confidence for it, you can hire the services of a transaction coordinator and they will coordinate the transaction for you.If the buyer is leveraging borrowed funds for the purchase you'll have to be a lot more careful. 

That is just plain rude to the tenant who planned on moving, gave notice, getting things ready in their home etc....so, don't do that.  

If they are sick, then they should move in with a friend until they get back on their feet. 

I’m sick and tired of having my mailbox full of these “I am buying houses cash in your neighborhood” letters, but the worst is the constant phone calls asking me if I want to sell.