:D), buy back their outstanding debt, and park their cash waiting for the next opportunity.

Is it common to proceed UD with the nonsense repairs ( outstanding repairs) the tenant’s claiming, surely everyone has common sense sees what’s going on?

Currently the outstanding loan amount is $34,000 under the tax assessment so I can use the equity in future property investing.Yesterday an individual from a respected property group in the area stated the house would rent for $1,300 a month (which matches my research). 

Nationwide study of the premium for homes with solar back in 2014.

My idea was to obtain a bank loan to cover the outstanding balance on their current loan and then create an owner financed note for the remainder of the purchase price. 

I would say your targeting and action is outstanding, but I think you might have moved too soon if the property is not cash flowing.

@Wardell Hall FHLB has announce down payment assistance program starting again nationwide.

You can look for someone who specializes in selling that product but they will most likely be a Farmers or Nationwide agent that has access to quote with those carriers. 

We do have another offer outstanding with REO property so cash is needed for that as well.

Go to local Real Estate meetups, join a mastermind group nationwide, or go to a conference and find people.