With actual cash, you just transfer it. yes, but you can still bid with lender approval - without appraisal contingency - you send in deal (app), it gets approved by lender its functionally the same as cash (except in true lightning speed situations where there is a quick auction with little time to prep but thats generally pretty rare I'd think)Right, but that's not cash or functionally the same as cash because the lender can change the terms at the last minute, as often happens with less experienced hard money lenders.

I’m actively analyzing the demographics and rental trends in the area to ensure these upgrades aren’t just attractive but also functional and desirable.

.: An appraiser's word for 7 is functional obsolescence...

@Zach Denny Did you ever put your deal together, if so I'd be curious what the bank required on CLTV and if you had to source the total down payment (PP-First Loan) then apply seller second, or if the bank let you do all that at closing functionally making your DP = PP-First Loan-Second Loan.

Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they function.

We get inquiries all of the time on Airbnb/VRBO/etc for large group functions at our properties, even if we say in the listing it is not allowed. 

Secondly, calendar and email functions/apps on computers and smartphones provide great records and a log.

@Melvin Lamont Evans Welcome to BiggerPocketsThe search function can help you find some relevant informationhere is an example https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1049073-my-fi...

When the HELOC is fully paid down, it can function as the next down payment and fixer-upper fund.