We then use our money for the improvements.

Obey TorahBest, Larry Cheshier That’s interesting Larry but the issue becomes interest rates to borrow the money wouldn’t make this a valid choice.

Going direct instead of having a GC do the work will save you money too since that GC will put a percentage on top of work. 

Is there a way to have No money Down or Low money down? 

If you want to make money you hustle and hustle and hustle. 

My thoughts on this platform are that it's another money grab.

On one hand the seller obviously wanted as much money as they could get.

I agree with @Becca F. that hard money rates scare me.

Higher risk structures can achieve higher IRRs, but can also break even or even lose money.

Now purchasing a home with cash is always good b/c obviously cash is king but also I think the part you might've missed is that, the money your utilizing on these home's won't actually be yours, but the banks or whatever institution you used to fix the home or make its value worth more.