Amy I talked to William off line I dont think he is a plant.. as someone who actually funds land flippers I was curious as to where these folks get the basic training..

Federal programs will require you to use GC/licensed folks for a lot of the work and they will get reimbursed by the institution that your loan is with; many GCs don't want to wait on the float time of requesting funds and getting them.Depending on the program and rehab/condition of the home, you may not be required to live in the home (think black mold remediation...bank isn't going to put you in a compromised position) however they may have min/max of when you need to move in.

that's important - a lot of folks want to pick a property on Zillow and buy it just to "do a deal." 

Effective  12/1/2024 @ 12:01a the Louisville rental registry requires the 16 page Lead Hazard Evaluation form in addition to the Affidavit of Compliance. Don't forget about your LMRC# and your registration fee!

How are folks navigating 1031 and high financing rates vs taking capital gains hit and having pure cash on hand to redeploy elsewhere (in my case, rebuilding on my primary residence)?

You can’t stop folks from calling so best to figure out a solution on your end.

Is NOTHING sells for a refi appraisal price  I  mean nothing that appraisal is always high.. so when folks say hey I got a refi and it appraised at this and I now have this much equity that is also not true and wishful thinking..

Prove the deal to each other and if you can do that, the bank will be on board (unless you are both pie in the sky folks, which you guys are not).

A lot of folks that work this are simply brokers and will make a fee for putting you together with Kiavi or lima one..

I spent years buying pre foreclosures and renting back to the folks i bought them from as after I rescued them.