I would only purchase them at a price that would appeal to another investor.That said,  I would may contacts with local banks and identify one that can finance with a reasonable down payment to direct your potential buyers to

Hello Team, I need help identifying contractors in San Antonio for projects ranging from roofing, replacement / remodeling of bathrooms / kitchens to exterior / interior painting.

The guys Ripoff report complaint said the same(a scam) but did not identify why they labled them this way, other than saying they ("FAF") want you to send in contract after contract.

The investor, who spoke to The New Paper on Sunday, declined to be identified and is holding out for money to be returned.A group of these investors contacted TNPS to tell their story.

It is understandably a case by case scenario but I am curious to see if I can get any help identifying some of the different possibilities before meeting the experienced rehabber I intend on offering the deal split with.

It's a little exciting, but I know it's a long process, (hence your 10 months turnaround).You mentioned "great deals", what do you use to identify a great deal?  

You first need to identify fuel / energy sources already in place, or that can readily be installed for your budget.

We never saw any hint of an audit because the IRS doesn't know/care who the property is deeded to (that is a state issue not federal), but more importantly, each property was properly identified in the 1065 (US Return of Partnership Income) on the Rental Real Estate Income and Expenses Form 8825  - from which each member gets their K-1.   

Any process tips on identifying market rent?

Banks don't normally like small mortgages, but perhaps you refinance the $41k property to get the cash needed to buy the $26k property and I imagine some repair costs you've already identified.