The last point is the most important one to focus on here.In most (but not all) real estate transactions, the seller pays for the real estate commission out of the funds they receive for selling the home.

This is typically the excess of deductible expenses over taxable income.Report the NOL on Your Tax Return: On your 2023 tax return, you will need to report the NOL on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), Line 22, "Other income."

Specifically, I'm interested in understanding the discount buyers are typically looking for.

I use a hard money lender, where they typically require 10-15% down payment on purchase of an investment property, and they fund the rehab.

I have it listed on FF for almost a year, Zillow, through rent redi, ALE, home.mil but yet to receive any tractions.

Like a car payment😎@Steve Vaughan unless I misunderstanding using a typical  "balance, rate and payment" calculator doesn't factor amortization. 

These types of properties tend to receive more damage so in the event that durable products and methods are still not enough these properties need to be easy to fix and turn.

This will allow you give a reference point on how much potential rent you can receive.

How do I need to receive the money?

On the other hand you have the seasoned investor who has been able to completely quit their W2 job and are full-time real estate investors; these investors typically have built out a team in place and are not limited by the time they have to invest into their venture.