., with min loan amt of 50K at 12% for a renovation (Fix/Flip) package...then following the BRRR (not sure how long their seasoning period is...but I'll ask) we can do a refi at their 6.1 conventional rate.Conventional loan: McGloan, 30 yr fixed rate, 4.8% (not bad)Im concerned with interest rates going up that perhaps we should lock in that low 4.8% rate (conventional loan), and pay out of pocket for the renovations ourselves?

I have listened to almost every Bigger Pockets podcast, and have read multiple books on investing, and I am fully convinced RE is going to be my path to financial freedom.I currently own my own custom sock company (Ok Sock), so I am not locked down at a day job.With that being said, I am on the search for real, cold, hard experience.

At the end of 2016 we locked in a VA 30 yr fixed at 3.25%. 

If you rent a room in Houston, TX can you change locks and not give the landlord the key?

If you have any suggestions on where that makes sense I'm all ears!

I discovered a pile of vomit by the bed.The super and I put all the guys things in his truck and locked the doors. 

@Sam LaGrassa also since rates won't be going down in the near future, I would recommend locking in a long term rate since you'll be holding the property for a lengthy period of time, this will allow you to manage your expenses easier.

Can I legally place locks on the spigots?

Now that you're locking in on deal number two, have you thought about seeking private lending from persons in your network (e.g. family, friends, mentors, etc.)?   

Thanks to Paul and everyone who lends a listening ear to a rookie just trying to make it.