I also have a background in software, having founded and sold the majority of my software company in 2014.

After checking the local housing authority the SAFMR though the zipcode maximum is $1300.

Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

I am a local realtor and investor.

Anyone have any experiencing getting the city/utlities company to add separate meters?  

The mold remediation companies should have the skills to identify the source, suggest a solution, and give you a bid with a guarantee of their work.

I also recommend speaking with several insurance companies to confirm you are getting the right answer/price.

Zero in 2024 in Huntsville - which is precisely why we bought zero LTRs in 2024 locally (bought one out of state, and bought a local flip property and one small local commercial property - slowest year since I started REI in 2017). 

I get 2 or 3 bookings in a whole year from them.Given my high prices I am happing with the simplicity of getting the bookings from VRBO I do advertising other places such as local FB groups for Lake houses.Ultimately VRBO is king for me. 

Really simple process to get a term sheet and no upfront fees except appraisal cost that is paid DIRECTLY to the appraisal company.