I would reach out to @Chris Mason to explore the options because I've seen him pull rabbits out of a hat to get people financed when they thought they had no other option.Second, before you buy you should join a brokerage so you'll get part of the commission when you buy, and it will help your flipping business because you'll save on commission when you sell.

@Ryan H. At

It is our job to put out fires (no pun) so just put on your hard hat and get to work!

Since I'm House hacking, that means I pretty much see my tenant on the other side daily... my job and the activities I engage it don't call for me to DRESS in business casual so it kinda forces me to dress more so athletic, (joggers, vans, basketball ball shorts, snapback hats etc) every now and then when I can I'll dress up with some chinos and a polo.

Make sure you put a value on your time because being your own agent/GC/laborer can seem like an attractive way to juice profits on flips/but has an opportunity cost to go with it because there will be no way for you to scale the business (if that's what you want to do) while wearing all of those trade hats.  

This picture isn't exactly what you are talking about, but it does show furring over problem areas.  

My realtor, Santana Harrison is an active investor and helped us locate our home with her "investor" hat on; giving us great insight on the value of the property and growth potential.  

I've been around this stuff for more than 50 years, I've worn many hats in this business and low-mod housing is not for newbies trying to sell homes. 

Well you just figured out two big BP perpuated investment myths, so hats off.

@Chris Eley  Hats off to both you and your wife.