If you don’t, maybe work with or for an existing company first for awhile?

Im sorry, while your concerns are generalized,  you are obviously not an Investor with BAM Capital or know their Company culture to post your concerns here regarding BAM Capital.I am in FUND III & FUND IV with well over 1 million invested over both funds.

Plus macroeconomics here in Columbus is booming right now because of developments from Intel, Meta, Amazon, Honda, and lots of major companies building out here.

After funding 2,000+ loans across the country I know most lenders will have issues with these 2 things.

Some carriers won't allow insured to be a trust, so in that case do it in your company name with trust as additional insured.

From what I've learned it seems that a HELOC is probably the easiest way to gain funding but at the same time it comes with risks if the flip isn't successful. 

Some car companies don't allow transfers of their cars shortly after they are released.

Almost an impossible way to “get started” as you’re going to need full purchase price in cash on hand or a HML willing to instantly fund you. 

Hi Karen, Have you tried reaching out to any other local investors or property management companies? 

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?