A sudden drop in temp causes the flooring to shrink creating gaps.

In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.

My unit's lease started mid-month so I turned on collection for the pro-rated rent (which would've come out to $835 for the remainder of the start month) and security deposit.

With the current interest rate environment, is it best to focus on entry level single family homes?

Not a "hey let's read everything" journey, no, pick a strategy, get THAT highly rated "how-to" book. 

Plus you might have a good rate compared to todays market.

Would need new floors, cabinets, stove, fridge, installing a ceiling in the kitchen (currently a drop ceiling), trim, and running a water line to be able to install a washer/drier. 

Have to look for a lender who will get you closed, good rates and a clean process.

We ended up dropping doorloop.

I got this house at such a discounted rate because of the shape that it is in and because it was a friend who I am trying to help out.