That's how I started, with a company called Flip More Deals (currently called the Growth Collective) they were very hands on and helped me through the entire process and connected me with a lender and gap funder, very hands on you should check them out.

For sure get an investment property first which is affordable (out of state), then later, buying your primary home will be even easier with lenders.

Many large private lenders will work with smaller lenders as correspondents.

If so, make sure to look into lenders who will work with first time investors on rehabs.Good luck and happy to connect with you!

Even if you use piers, they are usually concrete (which is OK for most lenders), steel or wood on concrete.

In my opinion, the best agents, appraisers, home inspectors, contractors, lenders will utilize AI as a complement towards their existing businesses to spur greater growth and operational efficiencies.

If it needs that much work will a traditional lender finance it and are you qualified to get financing?

I can't say enough about what it did for me to get starting as a Lender. 

Unw do lenders view this?

As part of the short sale process, the lender will have an appraisal/BPO of the property to determine its current fair market value.