Spouse and I are small time real estate investors, we are looking to do some fix/flips in Texas.

Norada’s promissory notes generate predictable monthly passive income transferred to the investor’s funding account via ACH,” ( Link ).Santarelli confirms these fixed, double digit returns in a detailed YouTube video presentation (Link, at 35:08).

I see what the issues are and what needs to be fixed.

I'm hoping to secure a fix & flip for my next deal and I'm looking out of state (specifically in Oklahoma).

If this is a legitimate mold issue: need to get it fixed.

., cosmetic fixes rather than full gut rehabs) might be a safer entry point.

This is networking, tapping your current list of friends, family, co-workers, other real estate investors, etc.Ideal duration depends on business plan: I, personally, am a fan of long-term fixed rate loans.  

New construction has a very different risk profile from buying existing properties and fixing them up. 

For those that are 1-4 unit properties on fixed-rate 30-year mortgages, I'm generally not making any changes since they were purchased at low interest rates.

Active investing you directly get appreciation + mortgage paydown + cashflow ALL ON A FIXED 30 YEAR MORTGAGE.