I've had a few contractors offer quotes for installing push piers and lifting the house... all for over $40k, which to me seems like a huge cost for leveling, which won't really even be noticeable (although I understand it will mitigate any future settlement and further damage).

So in your examples the first option would be commensurate with what we typically expect if I am understanding correctly.  

So I am trying to learn or understand the actual process buying from a wholesaler.

Therefore they understandably have worst terms.

Embrace uncertainties by understanding the reason for the discount, evaluating management expertise, and developing a clear exit strategy.

I understand that there are some requirements aren't a legal necessity to obtain, but would look better for future LPs.

Understand market conditions and be able do a "soft" vetting based on that.10% CoC ROI with a 15-year mortgage is going to be much more difficult to find.

I would like to better understand the financing options that are available. 

All for understandable reasons.

In places where an average eviction takes months instead of weeks, I’d stick to Class A’s and B+ and my understanding is that not every eviction goes through the courts in some of those places.