And actually being cash positive instead of negative at least your post says your cash negative not making any money so you are eroding your cash by feeding these.. not to mention the incredible risk you take with remote rehab and the time involved ..

Use a payment processor to pay the original note and any wrap if there is a 2nd position secondary note that pays the seller the difference between their current mortgage and the total sale value. 

Those 7 years were cash positive, but we just weren't making enough cash flow to make it worth the trouble. 

Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

All of the above and there are many discussions and mathematical gymnastics that are in these forums that prove it works and doesnt work in both ways...consider a first position heloc if you want to utilize velocity banking concepts for mortgage purposes.I got one with CMG mortgage (they call it the All in One Loan) and it put me in positive light. 

Any feedback positive or negative would be appreciated!

Also, if you were in our position, what questions should we be asking the lenders to make sure it is a good fit?

.- Who better to show the house and speak positively about than a current tenant?

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I’d also love to hear your predictions for how the real estate financing landscape might shift this year and how you plan to position yourself for success.