There are often local Facebook groups for specific strategies 

I've had some not happy when I have asked them to split it out.I've tried asking questions to the IRS customer service reps, and didn't have the best luck.While I cannot cite a specific official guidance on this issue, I consider debit cards exempt.

There are a few specific area we target in Sacramento depending on your goals.

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

Did the contract you signed have any specific timelines on it at all regarding how fast we can get to you?

If I have several options, I would prefer a HELOC with no initial draw requirements (i.e. to establish a literal line of credit that I have no specific short term plans to use), i.e. not something like the better.com HELOC. 

I'd estimate your cash flow after you pay the loan payment would be $600-$800, which a lender that understands investment real estate should give you some credit for on your DTI.As for a bank, I have a specific lender at NBI that I would recommend.

They were general questions, not specific to my account but extremely helpful.

And are there any specific permitting issues popping up post-storm?

Quote from @Christian Styles: Potentially able to help you find someone but I would need to know specifically where the property is in order to know who to recommend.