I trust that I will buy a property (located in New Bern, Havelock, Newport, Morehead City, or Jacksonville, NC) that will make sense or partner with someone who will intentionally discount their property in order to contribute to the cause.

Again, hire a Attorney to help you that knows your intention and is experienced in what you want to do. 

Please be very cautious of any anecdotal evidence you receive...I know folks are well intentioned, but have no empirical data or findings to support claims.

The house is an established and successful Airbnb, so the intention is to keep it that way.

Alex  Thank you its a challenge for sure being a single parent to a 5 year old, but i'm manifesting and setting the intention now.

Various state have enacted various laws with the intent of protected purchasers in contract for deed situations by trying to rectify some of the most objectionable abuses.Since a formal foreclosure is not necessary in case of default, the process by which a seller/lender can foreclose is simpler, less costly and quicker.

@Matthew WrightLots of well intentioned but incorrect timelines for ME here. 

I also sent a certified letter to them regarding their intent to break the lease early.

If your intention is to flip, you cannot do 1031.

Regarding the repairs, I also intentionally kept that figure on the lower side because of the rehab that would take place right away.