Use your own money?

Private money and personal funds.

It would be a tight budget but I do have money set aside for repairs.

He became a contractor, worked hard, and grew a successful business that produced a lot of money.

@Dallas Morioka why use your own money when you can do seller financing. 

You do the course and you decide you want your money back. 

When the ROE is significantly smaller than my CoC return (based on initial investment) I know it's time to make a move to increase the velocity of the money.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Don't attempt to figure things out on your own or act as a GC or PM when you are using other people's money. 

By donating the owner will have the money they want.