These loans allow buyers to purchase and renovate all in one swoop.

@Kwanza P.I've owned property in both countries for years.When it comes to Mexico, I've shared my experience by replying to hundreds of posts on the topic on the forum.

The law allows you to put all the deposits in one account.

Purchase price: $162,500 Cash invested: $75,000 I was offered this property directly before it went on the market from my agent.

This is really going to depend on the state you are looking to do business in.

It also appears Investor's Edge may have rebranded from their old company name "Do Hard Money".Propstream screenshot:"Investor's Edge/Dohardmoney" screenshot: if its a reboot of Do Hard Money one would want to read all the threads on that Utah based company.

However, on my back burner is a direct booking site and I'm leaning toward OwnerRez (once I get through Ski Season).

This is the value of having someone who has local experience.The company you said, if they are some "remote" company, I guess they could provide the things that you need and save money, but I would hesitate to feel confident if they do not have regional experience and that you would be left vulnerable if issues arise with the design later on. 

I can go Home Equity Loan route: HEL would equate to roughly a $600 monthly payment (dependent on rates).

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide