I’m open to paying the $20K to bring the mortgage current, but I want to ensure my position is protected.If the deal falls through, how can I secure my $20K so I’m not left out of pocket?

This may not seem like a big issue, but if you're paying for premium data, like I am, it can drive up your cost per deal drastically.I switched to REI Reply last year and can send off over 2000 texts in one drop.

PM companies charge a lot and if you don't have multiple rentals why pay them? 

Granted I might ask for limited representation and pay accordingly..   

You may have to even pay a few.  

From what Ive seen looking the home equity and heloc are similar if you get a fixed rate heloc if not your probably paying more in interest.

., overall portfolio stability or income growth).Be cautious when setting pay expectations.

If the goal is to become a full-time flipper/contractor, then doing tighter jobs can help build momentum for a business, that will pay dividends well beyond just the specific house, itself.  

I see the importance of having a team to help you out, but I don't understand the portion about paying back the loan, how much I should have before investing, if there are anything different if I will be investing from another country as a citizen etc.

GEt some Credit Cards, spend a little every month and pay off, then get higher limits and repeat.