@Ryan WasherHey everyone, I'd be interested in attending an in-person or virtual meet up also.

Remember that for most owners, their business is very personal to them.

I think they meet in person, but not sure it may be on zoom - they are not members of MAREI, so I don't have all the info - they do post their meeting on Meetup.And there are a lot of virtual meetings, plus MAREI events on our calendar. 

I had purposefully waited as long as I could in case it was blocked, but I figured chances were slim at this point. 

Legal entities are set up for this purpose.  

I have arranged for Servpro to take a look at the property in person to give me a quote for this job.

If you're just starting out every dollar needs a purpose.

Would a HELOC or home equity loan on my personal home be a good idea to fund this?  

However, because I am unable to make trips to scout locations or look at homes in person.

With those costs a new build with the purpose of selling is likely not worth it.