Should I hold onto as much of it as I can and bet on a combo of cash flow and appreciation for the long term?

As mentioned, your best bet is to get an adjuster to try to assist on working with you to maximize the amount received.

I bet the numbers look a fair bit better than here, I would hope. 

I am sure early on in your career you`ve made mistakes and trusted the wrong people/professionals, and I bet that didn't prove you a bad real estate professional.

Jesus only mentioned tithing to illustrate how hypocritical the Pharisees were but you can bet most preachers won’t preach it that  way .just like when you hear of the parable of the “ widows mite” preachers are quick to say it’s an example how we should do sacrificial giving down to the penny  like the old widow did when it was actually when understood in context as another example of Christ calling out the Pharisees and how they extort people !   

I definitely think section 8 is a safe bet.

Just curious how it really  turned out if it only made 10K average investor who would have had to borrow money would have been in the hole on this flip..So if you care to share the details I bet others would be very interested.OH i see your with velkesman I know those guys they charge money to get into their program.. 

Furthermore, this rule may be disregarded as investors become more creative.For instance, if investors intend to buy and make a long-term hold play, betting on appreciation, they may be able to afford to pay more.

And I'd bet your 'Contractor' is not licensed or is not very good compared to typical standards...But good luck....

Stewart Title here in SA will be your best bet