For instance Home Depot and Lowe's offer gift cards sold at office supply stores.

I seem to having been misinformed about that.While the de minimis limit has indeed been increased to $2500 (see for instance https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/for-small-busines... ) I believe it to not even be relevant here as there is something even better: Safe Harbor for Small Taxpayers (SHST).

In a recent instance we needed some work done and we chose a single entity who can perform this work.

For instance, fire damaged homes, mold issues, foundation issues, etc...The bottom line is, unless you can make very attractive all cash offers with no contingencies you probably will not be to successful chasing the new hot REO that just came on the market.  

I for instance have never owned a business, but I only just incorporated my real estate business last December from that point till date I have been taking my time studying the business.

We have replaced with coordinating if we can't find exact, and it works well in certain instances.   

Say for instance, the property's market value (As-Is condition) is at $200,000 and the owner has agreed to sell the property for $135,000, while the After Repair Value is supposed to be $250,000, so this is going to be a good spread. 

Say for instance, the property's market value (As-Is condition) is at $200,000 and the owner has agreed to sell the property for $135,000, while the After Repair Value is supposed to be $250,000, so this is going to be a good spread.

For instance, you need to find a general contractor who does not require a deposit upfront.

For instance I've been offered $2000 for a 600 SF space I had listed for $1500, with complete $60k build out done by tenant and up front rent paid for first 3 months.I am worried about the viability of the business, regulations of the industry, insurance/lending/refinancing and a lot of other unknowns.I'm wary of doing it at this price and I'm thinking of asking for more rent... then maybe my worries will go away.