You may also want to look at solutions that address the heart of the problem (better grading, french drains, etc.)

So, that takes that off the table.

My 20+ years in film construction has proved the best table saw doesn't make me a better builder if I don't understand the foundation of a movie set. 

It seems like you are leaving the majority of the profit on the table.

So the difference between total debits and total credits was $70,226.16 and that was the amount Due From Buyer that I had to bring to the closing table.

I only have one property under my belt, but hoping later on down the road that i can bring something to the table.

Do I bring enough to the table to get someone to fund a flip for 50% split or even more ?

If product is $4500 then labor will be close to $9000 for a total of $13,500.I ( contractor) bring three things to the table, cost, quality, and quickness.Make sure you understand these. 

They would probably want to have an offer on the table before releasing that information.  

Check out the table directly from the VA:https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/funding-fee-and-closing-costs/