@Tricia O'BrienI spoke with Chrissy from Moxie today, she said all the right things, 300 properties under management, team of 4, online payments, low fee for placing residents and reasonable monthly fee.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Yes several investors offer fixed second loan and heloc programs including one 100% online with no appraisal required, disbursement in 5-7 days. 

I was going to say On DMonte, which is listed, aside from keep dropping price, all the way to break-even point (mortgage balance) eventually there isn't much else you can do, but I just saw its showing pending online... so did you manage to get it in escrow?  

I have experience with commercial construction loans and cash-out refinancing after construction completion, but no experience with refinancing raw land yet.

I originally created an llc to purchase the land, however decided after to buy it in my name and transfer into the llc after the house is built, rented, and refinanced.

You need an attorney.HELOCs are mostly an online application but because you state is a small local bank I GUESS Mom went in person and applied with a teller or the manager.

I’m just trying to learn how to do it online via Zillow and Redfin just to get my feet wet.

@Cory WaldronStarting real estate investing requires finding a mentor, networking with professionals, building a team, and educating yourself through books, podcasts, and online courses.

Another thought - When purchasing HVACs, roofs, tree removal, siding, etc. you can very easily pay "retail" (just look for the biggest ad campaigns online) or you can save 30-50% by being your own GC and finding or going to the crews directly.