Find a reputable lender that can tell you what they offer in your area!

then use your remaining 100k cash reserves and invest with a reputable apartment syndication company such as davidenko or myself so you can cashflow 10% preferred for 2 years while you househack learn and utilize homestead law etc.

A great realtor will be able to get this info for you, CoStar is  the crowning jewel on data-if you give me the address , I’ll run a report for you to help with your analysis. 

Are investors planning to make this city a shinning jewel in the future? 

What is a good way to find a reputable, experienced company that rehabs apartment complexes?

I would recommend finding a reputable local operator if you're not looking to join a program. 

Whether true or not, it is damaging to the reputation of realtors and keeps investors who truly need representation from seeking it.  

The good news is it’s a pier and beam, and depending on access and/or rot/termite issues those are typically cheaper to fix then slab on grade.I agree with @Logan Russell and google a local REPUTABLE repair company and let them assess it for you

You may introduce her to a reputable certified financial planner.

This gave me an idea of the reputation of each city.