He is also no longer here locally and he left some belongings that i have in storage.

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Connecting with local investors, lenders, and mentors can also help you find creative financing opportunities to get your first deal done.Good luck!

We only lend to experienced rehabbers who have been doing this full-time and locally.

Are you targeting your local market/city? 

I had the owner of my local branch doing mine.

What’s required for success in this is deep knowledge of real estate in general and the area in particular; experience in real estate and the local laws, etc.; and capital to pay for options, marketing, legal counsel, accounting, tax advise, etc.  

I’d be curious to know what local company you found that would quote it, and if they used the CA Fair Plan in their quote. 

I would recommend looking for local FB investor groups, most areas have them!

You may able to find someone local in Dallas who could help you.I've also known investors who do rent by the room.