Should I attempt the BRRRR strategy or should I just use the cash available to put a down payment on the 2nd property?

Have you attempted to re-rent the property?

I am attempting to figure out how to get financing for this.  

Feel like I was used by the seller, so they could find out what they repairs they needed to complete, wasting my time and to verbally agree not to put it back on market and then refuse to return any attempts to contact, by both sellers and their agent.  

Attempting a flip in this area, any tips on best contractors, quality of neighborhoods, best areas to look for potential properties?

I specifically went Laptop to assist in evaluating properties non-local to me.My requirements were:access to send/recv emailaccess to send/recv faxesobvious need for an Internet connectionand I wanted all my documents available (today the Cloud fills this need)I disdain attempting to write documents on a mobile device of any description - - imo, it's just not practical - - yeah I know there's the virtual KB, but being a touch typist myself, mobile devices are only fit for pick-n-poke at best.There are TWO tricky issues for email and faxing. 

I'm not attempting to skirt laws.  

It was for sale and he was actively attempting to sell it the entire time.  

Currently refining my business/marketing plans and attempting to network, with my first REI meeting next week.

If it's been sitting on the market for a period of time you can attempt to get an inspection.