@Kwanza P. 780+ pretty much gets you all the same rate regardless of being in the low to mid 800s. 

They have great relationships with them, but they don't beat them up at all on prices. 

It doesn't seem like you will be living in this rehab at all so as @Patricia Steiner said, buy an opportunity, not a property.

I don't know about you but I am constantly on the hunt for consistency, consistency of income, of deals, of productivity, in my relationships...so that's my focus in all things not just real estate.So my vision to your question is a a state of total consistency of income and deals.I'm focused on the basics, which to drive me is even more specifically "making offers."  

I've recently started and am eager to learn.I'm reaching out because I'm looking for guidance on finding reliable note sellers, partnerships with experienced note investors, advice on navigating loan modifications, etc.Specifically, I'm facing challenges with "accurately valuing non-performing notes, understanding the legal complexities of note transactions.I'm particularly interested in connecting with individuals who have experience in due diligence, negotiation, legal aspects of note investing.I believe that by collaborating and sharing knowledge, we can all benefit.

They are all very responsive and they all offer various loan programs. 

If there is equity above they will most likely bid it all the way up to this amount. 

Speaking from hands on experience on both platforms as I've worked with both Carrot and Wordpress sites (more than 400 sites so far since 2017), what carrot brings into the table is their simple, all in one, fast website platform.

The Annual Owner Statement should break down all the expenses that the owner's tax professional then figures out how to deduct and on what tax schedule.

This would allow you to indefinitely defer all of the tax if you sold, and use the tax you would have had to pay, to purchase something nicer in an area with a greater growth potential.