However, if improvements were substantial then indeed a Cash out refi will be your best bet, and depending on your credit score, and cash flow you will be between 75%-80%. 

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I think its not a terrible idea at all and should be pretty good idea actually.I'd recommending reading this "House Hacking" book from the BP Bookstore as your best bet for next step and understanding this process!

You bet!

It might help pay for your expenses if you house hack but I bet the number of markets a 3.5% down payment is cash flowing has shrunk significantly over the past 2 years.

Talking to a local like Greg will always be your best bet.

This will clear your mind and slow down the process which, ironically, will speed up your progress. 

I didn't stick around to see it sell but I'm betting it went to the plaintiff.Here's a question... if you could successfully line up financing in the period between the sheriff's sale and the confirmation hearing, could you close with bank financing?

I know the laws are quite against flipping and all that, I wish you good luck and please keep posting so I can see your progress. 

Taya covered for him and lied about repairs being completed when they were not, hid real damage with the progress photos, and so much more.I paid 13k for a roof on a property last November that was never completed, when I confronted them about it, they lied and told us that it had been and took deceiving photos that hid the work that had not been completed.