Are you looking to submit just a small list, find a skip tracing service that does not have high spend minimums but rather flexible spending option for low or high volume. 

You’re in a strong position with multiple viable options.

Another option is moving out of your place and doing a house hack.

This issue, if caught early, is probably fixable with out insurance involvement because the deductible might be more than the repair cost.  

No other loan option comes close to that. 

Do all your due diligence upfront (see if you can get an inspection done before submitting an offer)On the lending side a DSCR loan is an option.

Budget Wisely:Make sure your budget accounts for the purchase price, the cost of the renovations, and any additional charges involved in flipping a house.

Anything that involves a load bearing wall will generally need an architect IME, but it can also be required (maybe indirectly) through the jurisdiction's building code/enforcement.Got it, thank you for lending your expertise!

You aren't necessarily building that much equity (cost of building exceeds the value) but it is a third option that is a hybrid.Another factor is location.

When I was younger I sold a condo with a lease option, but didn’t do it correctly; I had to evict and foreclose.