That's where the hesitation lies.

My uncle was in that situation and would just avoid them until he got his portfolio funding from a financial institution.It does stink because it is a chicken and the egg theory... how do you get capital unless you bring a deal to the team? 

figures lie and liars figure" but when you do your own figuring it's hard to lie to yourself. 

I am not too worried personally about the rain as none of my properties flooded during the 2015 flood, but there are a lot of low lying flood prone areas in Columbia.  

I this person lied, NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lie...tell her you have to show a few more properties later today, and have to attend an eviction hearing Monday.

You're going to be lying to a crapload of people about being a flipper and reneging on a lot of contracts.

In my case it was a tenant frying chicken on the stove top. 

They will lie stupidly, like little backward frightened children.

Kudos to you for putting together a real estate investment plan - and don't worry about your newbie status - spring chickens are overrated ;)If you haven't already, I would recommend that you start talking to potential lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)