Why did you get into that and are there any tips or tricks you utilize?

Hypothetically if I win a bid, then would I be able to utilize a HML for any possible repairs now that they'd have access to inside the property?

Hey there,I'm interested in utilizing private money lending for financing while I save up to use my own capital along with Hard Money Lending.

Question 2: Should I be utilizing one of these approaches (or another way?)

I would also keep the current property you have an maybe look into how you can utilize your equity (HELOC-make sure you connect with a lender about what this will look like for you) to buy additional properties. 

Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

You may be able to do one contract, however, we have run into issues with having to show a proper management contract for utilities or subsidies that we needed one that just had the one LLC on it. 

Keep in mind you likely utilized the PAR agreement since it was a PA transaction which has a  default arbitration requirement  that's rarely stricken from the agreements.

In my leases tenants are responsible to pay for their own utilities and change air filters.

Attic insulation is one of those things that I am not sure how much practical effect there is, I only add attic insulation whenever the government subsidizes the cost, and after it's done I don't see any cost saving in my utilities bills (student rentals).