I use my fitness pal and with daily cardio normally get my net calories to 800-1000. Should I take net calories as gospel or should I just only factor what gross calories I've had into my daily success??

This is strictly my personal opinion, but it's a matter of works for you. I know people who do both.

Personally, I go by gross calories. If I subtract exercise calories then my loss stalls.

But, I know I plenty of people who go by net and do great.

I'd try it both ways if I were you. Do a week using net then a week using gross and see which works out better for you.

I agree. I may half my exercise calories burned to be more realistic haha

Have you ever googled BMR calculator? This is how I figured out what my calorie intake should be then I subtract cals depending on how much I hope to lose a week.