Or trying to see to build my credit to get more funds/ loans to purchase more properties.

HI Patrick, you can go up to 90% CLTV for HELOC primary or 89.9% for cash out refi but rates can be a bit higher depending how you use those funds for a better ROI.

Being novices in the game we do not have the legal or business background to know where to begin on accepting funds.

It's middle class, low crime, clean & zoned in one of the top desirable High schools. 

You need a proof of funds or a pre-approval to go with any offer so if it's hard money, they will issue a letter.

Often when new investors are excited to scale, especially with limited funds, they start looking into to getting a third on seller finance or sub to, but the first two properties have repairs coming and all you do is add a third property that needs repairs to your portfolio.This - "investing with limited funds (like distressed property flips)" - is an oxymoron.

I think you need to sign up on Meet Up and RSVP: Tuesday, Nov. 12 Walnut Creek  at Rotator Taproom 6pm (short notice - it's tomorrow)Thursday, Nov. 21 Oakland at Two Pitchers Brewing Company (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Saturday, Nov. 23 Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley hike at 10am (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Thursday Nov. 14 San Francisco - Happy Hour/Networking at Alchemist Bar and LoungeTuesday, Nov 19   San Francisco - 100% Funding for your Deal (Sports Basement at Stonestown Galleria mall)https://www.meetup.com/bayarearei/events/304151177

My focus is on providing tailored funding solutions for investors like you, whether it’s for Fix & Flip, Fix & Hold, or even larger-scale projects like new construction.

@Steven Olivas you've posted about "Sentinel Opportunity Fund", "Building the Right Team" and now, "$100k Cash what to do?".

I (or one LLC) loans money to the LLC that is short of funds.