You may have to balance spending money on things today that you may not really need until later - but, they may cost a LOT more to change later.

I have a potential hard money cash provider to fund the acquisition of land and fund new construction build.

Assuming that no debt is involved, Is paying that cost necessarily better than paying the tax on your long term capital gain in the property?

Property tax rate you can get. 

The transfer fees/taxes for the deed can get into the $400 - $500 range for each of these. 

We've reviewed commercial contracts for sellers, foreclosures (as trustee), construction litigation, and a good friend does ad valorem tax protests/litigation.

I'm exploring alternative financing options and would greatly appreciate insights or experiences in similar scenarios.Key Points:Property Location: Cahokia HeightsPurchase Price: $17,000Rental Income: Approximately $1,500/month via Section 8Condition of Property: Updated plumbing, roof is in good shape, needs AC unit, paint, flooring and cabinets and counter topI'm considering reaching out to private lenders but would like to gather opinions on:Feasibility of securing a mortgage for a low-cost property.Attractiveness of this deal to private lenders.Any creative financing strategies that could be applicable here.Legal and tax implications I should be aware of.Potential risks and how to mitigate them effectively.Any advice, suggestions, or contacts in the private lending space would be immensely helpful.

David Orr started Tax Modern and wrote that linked article--I linked his BP profile. 

I see no mention of the federal estate tax exemption limit and its role in decisions.  

However, I keep feeling that we are missing an opportunity to make money off of this house because of the location it is in.