No matter what, if this is your first investment property deal, you will have to have some "skin in the game" with anywhere from a 10% to 25% down payment, plus closing costs and required reserves.

I prefer a satin finish in high-moisture areas like the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry.I like Benjamin Moore paints, but there are other good brands out there.

Usually, they want you to have skin in the game. 

Now, let's tackle it like a pro: Identify the moisture source causing the mold, fix it to prevent a comeback.

The mitigation company hired by my insurance came out yesterday and said there’s a lot of moisture and the floor, cabinets and walls need to be opened up and dried.

I have a finished basement in one property which has occasional moisture. 

You would need to bring 10-15% cash down for your skin-in-the game.  

While sealant can give extra water protection, it might also trap moisture, leading to potential issues like mold.

You're taking some of the risk or have skin in the game by handling 50% of the expenses.4.

I even created my first LLC to start the fix and flip business, funding it with enough skin in the game, elsewhere hoping to use OPM rather than my own capital to fund these projects as it has been difficult finding a lender who is comfortable with loaning to me solely without an LLC.My goal has always been to match my W2 income and eventually double it and more so I can work as a hobby rather than relying on it to live.