This could boost your cash flow without relying on stock market returns (Which can be volatile)2.Real Estate Professional Status (REPS): If you’re leaving your W2 job, qualifying for REPS can allow you to deduct real estate losses against your ordinary income, giving you a big tax break.3.Cost Segregation: This can accelerate depreciation on your properties, creating significant tax deductions.

Hopefully you kept the deposit to cover the costs as that is likely all you'll see.

Maybe it cost double that amount?

Partner Driven saw potential in this McClain Mountain Rd deal due to its low acquisition price of $52,000 and the potential for quick profit.

What strategies have you found effective in building relationships with potential private lenders? 

Since you owner-occupied it, doing 5% down on your conventional would've both lowered your cost of entry (saving cash for repairs), and juiced your CoC returns even more.

Dumpster cost Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Even if you have enough for a down payment and closing costs, there is always a chance the furnace or AC goes out the first time you try to turn it on (typically this would be caught by an inspector), or some major damage happens that insurance doesn't cover.  

Older buildings with older systems: plumbing, electric, HVAC, roof, tend to have more maintenance costs than newer properties.  

In public records was it ever assigned or were you ever notified of a transferOnce you find the lender I would reach out to them directlyI would also get an attorney involved in the state and potentially seek legal action and see if there are also trebled damages as well.Was the loan already paid off?