@Austin Tessyes, you can get a loan to do a flip, but flipping still requires your own cash - it's typically impossible for a brand new investor to borrow an amount that covers all of the costs of a flip.  

I was pushing to close on a property and had to borrow money just to make it happen.

When you borrow money you agree to pay it back.

@Matthew Strackjust to confirm, the funds you'll be using for your investment purchase are borrowed?

Bridge Loans are short-term (usually around 12 months) at a higher rate and fee to get a borrower from one point to another.

If/when the borrower defaults, they file the Deed in Lieu as a way to circumvent foreclosure regardless of what the borrower wants or the circumstances.

I understand that you borrowed from VCF, but I'm curious if you talked to any local banks/credit unions to comparison shop and if they were competitive?

(If you don't have outdoor furniture - borrow it from some friends in trade for babysitting.)

Why borrow against an investment property at a higher rate than you can against your primary?

When you draw from the equity, you are "borrowing" it from the bank and have to pay interest.If you borrow against the equity at 7% interest and then loan it out at 15% interest, you are earning a positive 8%.