While cash flow may be harder to achieve here, these markets often shine in their ability to withstand market downturns and provide solid appreciation over time.The key in markets like this is understanding your goals.

I currently don’t have the financial ability to invest additional funds into it.

While I’ve completed six transactions, I now primarily use my license for referrals rather than active practice.

That definitely brings a spotlight to that practice.

The right investor can you give practical insight into your project.

If they are struggling then money they spend in one area affects their ability to pay other bills like rent.

@Collin Luckett  Just adding, if you have the ability to fund with your HELOC, it would be far cheaper than PML or Hard money. 

@Brian Rocha It’s clear why most lenders insist on including rehab funds in the loan, and all of our partner banks follow this practice for fix-and-flip loans to minimize risk and meet securitization standards.

also curious if its best practices when assuming a loan to forgo the escrow and just pay the taxes and ins out of pocket when needed....but perhaps that triggers something else? 

I will continue to be here for you and all of my clients and i will continue to serve you to the best of my abilities.