However, my contractor has informed me that a large part of the dead tree is still hanging over the garage and is likely going to fall during another storm and probably destroy the garage again.

Make sure it's dated and have your agent take a picture of it on the door.Then have your agent hire a locksmith to be at the property on the stated date with any necessary contractor.

I am  realtor and my husband is a contractor- we want to get a heloc on the condo so we can begin out first flip together and be able to use the funds when we need and then put it right back after closing.

I finished that a couple of weeks ago and then found the BP podcast and listened to the first couple of episodes and I particularly enjoyed the personal stories of how people started out.

Add at least 15-20%Determining ARV is key.Be upfront with your contractors.

For example, Pace Morby made really good money working his butt off as a contractor, then he invested that money into real estate.

If you can befriend and connect with them you can "borrow/steal" their resources such as reputable contractors, agents etc.

They are vertically integrated management and have their own construction warehouse and contractors.

Start with BP but there are a few others out there you'll find and enjoy. 

Was a group that sets up in the city, finds the wholesale deal, hires out the contractor, has an agent already.