However, I have seen some weird listings on this site and it also does not have the best reviews.

If those were added in it would have been about $150/sf and that was for a site ready addition without plumbing. 

I recommend working with an experienced broker who can shop multiple investors for you.

Any other markets around the area you would recommend?

They say it might be a tear down...who knows...Building in the area is pretty high.

Fees were a little high, but doable. 

In addition I have yet to encounter a seller cost of value add being as high as my conservative cost Projection for the value add.

It is part of the game as with any other potentially high-reward endeavor but it doesn't have to affect your well-being.That said, your vanguard account is a good reminder that there are other avenues to consider outside of RE.I'd recommend continuing to diversify by exploring other RE options.

I found a house in coddo mills that is around 300K and I need to pay $300 every month from my pocket after renting out that house due to current high interest rates (25% down payment). 

I haven’t seen or started the application yet but i was wondering if anyone has gone through this or from a lenders perspective on any tips to maximize the amount I would get