First-time Flipper and Accountability posts

[Erica LaLonge]

Hi, all...I'll be doing my first flip this summer, and I'm going to post here often to update and for accountability. (No one around me is as helpful to first-time flippers as they make themselves out to be publicly.)

My goal is to secure private money for everything--possibly one lender for the purchase/rehab, and another for down payment so that I'm not coming out-of-pocket.  It seems illogical to me to spend a few years saving up funds myself as a single mom on a teacher's salary, when others have money sitting around that they can make easy interest on and a win-win for everyone. (I'm also a licensed realtor, and have researched for years and trust that I can analyze a good deal.) I'm not looking for a grand slam on my first flip...goal is to just get a deal done and if I walk away with $10-$15K I'm a happy camper. We'll go up from there. 

All input is welcome, and please feel free to connect and follow my journey. :)