I find using an external (2nd) monitor is a big help for keeping multiple items open on the smaller screen.You might also consider an iPad Pro. 

., you might consider an ibuyer platform like roofstock.com if you are having difficulty finding local interest in the property. 

Consider an FHA203K loan or a Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation loan.

@Sam BurnoskiYou may want to consider an SBA loan.

If there aren't many people interested in the property, a wholesaler would have to consider an offer that has an inspection contingency otherwise they risk holding the property longer than they anticipated.However, if you're in a hot market (and who isn't these days), you may be competing with people who are willing to go after the property so aggressively that they drop all contingencies; this would represent less risk to the wholesaler of the buyer backing out so naturally they would likely choose this offer over yours with contingencies.If you're finding that all deals you're coming across do not allow contingencies, it may be valuable to spend some time learning how to expertly predict repair costs on your own so you can determine if a deal is a good one without paying for inspections before getting it under contract. 

Terrible first deal.Here in California, at least the Bay Area, a seller wouldnt even consider an offer if it wasnt accompanied by a fully underwritten preapproval.

I would not consider an upgrade until that unit failed.

Since you live in the northeast, you might want to consider an experienced Turnkey company that would keep your travel expense down while earning some money every month.Unless you have friends or family in the subject area that will be willing to help you, that may be the way to go and not too risky. 

Personally, I would like to do debt financing with the promise of giving back the money lended plus a percentage back (i.e. promissory note; private loan agreement), though I may have to consider an equity arrangement.  

You will need to look at the current rates and consider an equity loan.