The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

It's up to their tax professional on how to present that info on their tax returns.

Most work like this: Rates: 9% to 13% (Most Deals are 11-12%)Terms: up to 36 Months (Most Deals are 6-12 months)Fees: 2-4 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 (For loans less than $250,000 $2,500 minimum fee)Max Loan: 65%-70% of After Repair Value(ARV)100% Rehab Financing Available (Require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 2 Weeks)NO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, NON-OWNER OCCUPIED ONLY, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

If they want to donate it to a church, it's up to them to do so.Third, while I'm not an attorney, I would be careful about the possibility of this person later suing you for "not paying" them if you comply with their odd request.

No improvements needed that could drive up values (and your equity)?

By having a second pair of eyes throughout the buying and selection process, you'll end up more realistic expectations.

Thinking of picking up my first property in western MA soon.

Then once you've fixed the property up and at least have it listed for rent you could refinance into a DSCR loan.

You do not need to set up an entity in a different state to wholesale.

If you haven’t updated your photos since before the yard cleanup, it might be worth retaking them after sprucing things up.