Just take some time and look around. 

I found the son on Facebook and sent a quick intro giving my condolences, expressed my interest in purchasing the property, and provided my phone # in case he decides to follow up.I'm in the process of preapproval with a couple lenders, and have reached out to a couple realtors in my area to see which may be a good fit.

Also you may want to reopen new cases as different reps lead to different results a lot of the time in my experience. 

What are the costs for the value adds, the expected hold time, and the expected sale price? 

Quote from @Stacy Raskin: There are DSCR loan programs for first time investors. 

I am unsure how you think this can recover a negative equity position any time soon.  

Addicted to the process not the end result! 

It is my weakest skill in the research process.

Quote from @Kaushik Sarkar: Hi,I am looking to invest first time with a turnkey developer,  who is buying the land and building a multi unit commercial retail center and some apartments.

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant.