Find a reliable team, offer fair pay, and keep them motivated to stick with you for future projects.That’s what I have off the top of my head.

@CraigIf you have two offers with that high of down payment already you must be living right!

Why not use the higher end of the estimate and once you are serious about putting in an offer contact your broker then?

Id keep looking if it was not an approved short sale ( even an approved short sale takes a very very long time and theres no guarantee that you will even close on the house after months of waiting). q1)There are plenty of non traditional lenders that could offer you construction financing if the numbers make sense but it will cost you with points and a higher rate.

Happy to answer any questions or offer advice if a need arises. 

Multiple offers situations are the rare exception, not the norm.

It's hard to say offer amount without knowing the rehab part since that could blow this out the water.  

We try to offer a winter promotion of $200 off the first few winter months then make the lease 14-16 months so that the lease end date is not in the winter again!

This community will offer you so much value - don't be afraid to drop your questions here or reach out to any of the folks above directly.

Most PM's here charge 15-20%, most are 20, but will depend on what services they offer.