As many as your financial situation can handle , 

This might strain the schedule for your project.Risk: Significant financial losses, including the possibility of losing your property in the event that you fail on the loan, might arise from a repair and flip project gone awry.Due Diligence: To make sure a hard money lender is respectable and reliable, it is crucial to carry out extensive research and due diligence before selecting one.Before proceeding with a hard money lender, consider your financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment goals carefully.

However, I don't want the stress or any accidents.

If I were you, I would stick to the better situated markets and if the flip model is not working, focus on different strategies until you can make it work with necessary margin (especially on your first project where there will be a learning curve).

It’s all about creating win-win situations!

I saw there was a new House Bill that came through last year (2023), and added a new subsection to RCW 59.18.280 which does mention RCW 59.18.260 about the checklist requirement for the security deposit:(4) The requirements with respect to checklists and documentation that are set forth in RCW59.18.260 and this section do not apply to situations in which part or all of a security deposit is withheld by the landlord for reasons unrelated to damages to the premises, fixtures, equipment, appliances, and furnishings, such as for rent or other charges owing.This is the new "exception" (per the title of the RCW59.18.280).

All signs of stress.”Inflation Numbers this WeekThe Consumer Price Index measure of inflation increased .4% in February (seasonally adjusted), after rising .3 % in January, or 3.2% YoY (BLS).

The balloon puts stress on friend.

Conveniently situated between two major interstates, I-64 and I-71, accessibility to both is convenient.

Thank you so much for not only tossing over some encouragement, but also providing some situational reality as well.