If you have cash on hand to fund the rehab and want to extract it soon after the project is done, you can use delayed financing.

Since the properties are in New York you have a few extra steps you need to do to keep all of your funds out of NYs hands at closing.Here's an interesting BP thread on the South Carolina property tax issue you mentioned. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/725/topics/604427-south.... 

I reached out to the individual marketing the deal to schedule a property viewing, but they’re asking for proof of funds (which I expected) and a signed purchase agreement or LOI.Is this normal?

You should setup multiple ways to accept payment.Our tenants have the following methods to remit rent (no cash) -1) Online payment sysem2) Zelle3) Bank deposit at Bank of America.4) Come to the office to remit funds.

Quote from @Mani Sundaresan: If I’m financing a rehab project with a hard money loan, do I still need to issue 1099-NEC forms to my contractors—given that the funds come from a loan, which isn’t taxable income?

Fully fund IRAs and 401Ks7.Work less ("I think I earned it" ... a few good men)

., taking on deferred maintenance or providing a quick, hassle-free transaction).Win-Win Mindset: Emphasize how the sale could help the organization, such as freeing up funds for its mission or relieving the burden of maintaining a distressed property.4.

Anyone recently added to Fund IV?  

I found a property in my area that would produce decent cash flow and appreciation; however, I would have to use funds from a HELOC on a different rental property for the down payment.

I’m considering tapping into this equity to fund future fix-and-flip projects or even purchase another rental property.My questions are:Do you think leveraging the equity in my properties is a smart move for real estate investments?