And if it's a high amount, would you be better off just using that as a downpayment and get a standard new investment loan?

Start with a standard offer, and write a contingency into it for electricity, all the below ground utilities, and then work your way to zoning, permitting etc.

I am happy with them, I think they bring up value to investors, still I believe many of their deals don't meet my standards ( do your own diligence and run your numbers!). 

if a property I buy and bring up to rent ready standards then starts cash flowing..." - it's not going to. 

They could also call the local board of realtors and talk to the grievance or professional standards dept to file a complaint.

@Tove Fox hope you find this copy & paste useful:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

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Expectations for a higher standard of decor and theming has infiltrated this industry and those are the ones that do well.

Section 8 guarantees part of the rent, which is great for income stability, but the building will have regular inspections to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS).

I wouldn't recommend a standard buy and hold rental because you'll have to pay both your HELOC and mortgage on the house.