Taxes appear low enough at about 45/mo on this property to not lose too much money.

If anyone knows a lender that would be able to loan us enough to pay off our immediate needs which would be around $17000 with 1 low monthly payment for 12 months both my husband and I would be very appreciative.  

As investors we're always trying to get properties for as low as possible.  

Inexperienced new flippers are buying whatever they can get their hands on at/above list price since inventory is so low and they don't know enough about the numbers.

Interest rates are historically low.

I used Matvey to repair a foundation and was very happy with the quality of their work.

I deal in SFH with rents 2-2.5x the "low" end rents for my area.  

I'm independent, no debt, no student loans, very low tuition (with financial aid grants), rent of $500 per month, credit score above 750 and a small chunk of change saved up in the amount of $15,000. 

House hacking is also an awesome strategy in CA because you get to lock in low property tax rates and it is relatively easy to cash out the equity you build in a primary residence and use it to leverage your next property.  

I agree with Evan, you could buy a 4plex with a low down so long as the cash flow ratios are right.