3) Do you have any experience on auction sites for foreclosed homes? 

I was told by my insurance agent that a % of loss of revenue can only be covered by insurance until the property damage is fixed, which could pre-date the return of essential utilities.

Make sure up date light outlets and switches as well as door hinges and handles.

One site says you are limited to 5% while another says 10%.

A few other resources that offer funding opportunties for blighted and/or brownfield site renovations are MPCA, Kansas State Technical Assistance to Brownfields, DEED, LISC.

I have looked into multiple "Angel Investor" sites (invstr.com, pitchbook, askforfunding) as our company is growing and we need to secure funding before we turn loans away.

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

Also, you are able to purchase upto 100 mile radius from your job site.

An important point is that if you didn't do the renovation or weren't on site checking frequently as the property was renovated, you never know how good the repairs done were by the seller or previous owners (this requires a good bit of construction knowledge).  

That way it can cover any mortgage, monetize and when you want to come down just remove the listing dates and enjoy.