While some strategies may work here, those strategies might not suit you.I don't personally do MTR, STR, co-living, or other nuanced strategies.

The typical term of this loan is 12 months and rates range from 10%-12%.

Unless you have a very large sphere to start it will be really tough to get going on your own.

Otherwise, you will have to explain the large deposit and possibly the source of the funds to buy the crypto.You can expect to need about 20 percent of the overall costs of the purchase and rehab.

You can probably meet him in person if you attend the next HH.

I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.

Your IRA can borrow, but you have to be careful to not personally guarantee it.

Personally, I had a similar situation when I bought my first home. 

In many places wholesalers are largely unregulated unlike a real estate agent.

However, I live close-by (30 minute drive), recently retired from my day-job, and if the loan is not too large, I might be willing to do a deal just to learn a bit more about another side of RE.