Happy to provide more details.

> Many, basically get taken advantage of by those in the industry that have an incentive to keep newbies blind to new realties, just to keep their good times rolling.If someone poses an inquiry on this forum, I provide my honest opinion (which it typically that the investment is unlikely to provide a return that justifies the effort & risk).  

The utility company doesn't manage your property...they provide paid services until they're not paid anymore. 

I believe they're almost 8% with that program currently but if it provides an entry point, you should consider it!  

A heloc in my view is best used to provide the down payment and rehab funds, rent, REFI, repeat.   

Quote from @Jaikevis Reams: In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do? 

Brand new to real estate investing and I am looking to complete my first wholesale deal.Hi, Ben, Caleb is correct, you need to be the first or at least front of the queue to reach out and provide your solution.

That makes your bookkeeping easier, and it can also provide liability protection if you hold title in an LLC.

My point is certain things are learned with experience and 1) acting as GC once does not provide an opportunity to leverage the experience 2) mistakes can be costly.good luckHi Dan,thank you.

I may have to Teak my strategy in light of the excellent advice you provide here, Henry.