This decision increased our budget from $15K to $45K, but it turned out to be a wise investment.The increased budget allowed us to enhance the property's overall value significantly, and we were able to sell it for a much higher price than initially anticipated.

I don't know anything much about real estate, nor have the money at the moment.

I've used my own money so far and interested in learning more about the funding side of things.

Hard Money finance, with about $5k of my own funds going into some over-budget costs.

I couldn't save enough money for a down payment on my first real estate investment. 

I guess it depends on how much money you have.

I think it might be wise to get a partner for your first deal. 

Quote from @Craig Parsons: Quote from @Craig Parsons: Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Craig Parsons: So this here is a hot mess. 

It also appears Investor's Edge may have rebranded from their old company name "Do Hard Money".Propstream screenshot:"Investor's Edge/Dohardmoney" screenshot: if its a reboot of Do Hard Money one would want to read all the threads on that Utah based company.

Belly to Belly is the best way for private money..