Although, I would like to have first access to foreclosure properties with HomePath's First Look Program, income/capital gain tax benefits from my PR, and more favorable loan terms. 

You'll pay capital gains tax on the gain on the sale.

For example, in 2022, about 500,000 people left Florida, but the state still gained a net total of around 500,000 residents due to higher numbers of people moving in, particularly from states like New York, California, and Texas.

The $80k of depreciation recapture will be taxed at 25%, and the remaining $75k capital gain will be taxed at the capital gains rate (likely 15-20%).

., then any investor who stands to gain their 30% should be interested in buying the property.

I haven't been able to find any events or active Facebook groups in Cedar Rapids.I would love to connect with other investors and gain some insights into the Cedar Rapids market.

So I’m not going to suggest that you break the law for your own gain.  

It's in your broker's best interest to sell the house for as high as possible... so what do they have to gain from advising you to list it lower? 

But 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, if done right, showing me serious, dedicated, INVESTED, well I think that would turn the tides and at some point I'd gain enough belief and respect for the effort, I'd give em a crack. 

This might lighten the weight of the tree toward your property;  so this might help or not.