I like the tub (it wasn't cheap, about 12 grand) but there's not great service options where I live and not sure if I would get it again since I mostly have to take care of it. 

Sometimes I actually walk away from the deal - Not All Creative Financing Deals Make Sense. 

My budget will be around $200k but I’m meeting with a lender on Tuesday to go over all of my options.

It works great for many people -- not me -- but it might be your best option considering your distance. 

Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.

Eddie Speed and NoteSchool say they have access to thousands of notes through mutual fund purchases by Colonial Funding, but I seriously question that they actually do, or that members get to purchase them.

I would suggest picking someone with the most forum posts or the most/best reviews that way you know they are actually active!

(This option would would not carry any debt, all debt would be paid in cash)Or keep our current house, rent it out, and cash flow NET monthly about $1,500?

There are very few instances when cost seg won't help you on a rental property, but when you deploy the actual cost seg will depend on what you need on your taxes.

@Dana Yobst While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.