Those are good hacks to get better options than what you might get here, looking in a particular area.You have the right idea though, you want to give some sweat equity first or gopher skills.

What should we look for instead, if this is not that great of an option?

He said that will be about a $30K rehab.I am only considering this because the unit has been listed for about 20 days and so far 10 inquiries have not resulted in good options.

If this market does slow down because of interest rates then, rent may see a increase because they won't be much option for people to buy because it will cost more than RENT at that point. 

@Jon Dawes All of us at Rent To Retirement are looking forward to working with you and helping you find the right lending option that best suites your needs. 

This was actually one of the options they gave me.

My contractor presented me with this deal and there were no real negotiations needed as the sellers were in a position to get rid of it.

Hi AllWe are under contract on a 4-plex and I am shopping for Loan options.

To help people in your position because it's 100% possible for anyone to become a developer, you just need the right resources and partners.  

One person booked at the normal rate instead of what we quoted and the other somehow had a pet fee attached which we still don’t understand since we do not have that as an option.