An example of this would be mixing your personal money and LLC money in the same bank account.3.

Even the funding alone is easier since you now have a cash flowing property that can help you fund your seed money faster. 

But rule number 1 and 2 in investing is don’t lose money.

Here’s some guidance to help with your next steps:Hard Money Loan: Hard money lenders can often cover both the purchase price and some rehab costs (up to 70-75% of the after-repair value or ARV).

Good people gave me work, I learned more skill, more money, worked hard!

Yes you will save some money by self managing but more important you will learn what it takes to manage a property. 

We own our house in Seattle and are trying to determine the best strategy for our move - what approach would net us the most money over the next 1-3 years.

They are very persistent in raising money for their other funds once you’ve invested in one…which makes me further suspicious.   

IE motivate them for money. 

funds only go into interpleader after months of sitting in escrow. the court just does not hand the money to the seller either.. if not agreed upon the funds go to the state etc.