They can sometimes be more open to funding niche investments like mobile home parks, especially when you’ve got proven cash flow and a solid plan.Another option could be talking to your uncle about seller financing.

In other words held for steady cash flow.My VARIABLE (note) PORTFOLIO consists of more active/speculative notes - non performing notes I purchased at discount to principal owed; notes I hope to “work” for enhanced ROI, real property I “purchased” with a leaseback option to repurchase, and defaulted notes I purchased planning on eventually taking ownership of the real estate, as well as notes I created that don’t have current payments but provide a guaranteed return plus an equity “kicker” when the property is sold. 

Purchase price: $63,000 Cash invested: $25,000 one of 2 houses i purchased from my handyman

I could be wrong, but I don't think the economy supports those numbers.

I don't know any builders here, so I am wondering a few things: - Does anyone have a builder that would be interested in doing a single infill project (there is another infill lot going up on the street, might try and connect with them) - I am in between paying for it myself with cash during construction (maybe the home will cost 150-200k to build?)

Houses are pretty cheap and can offer good cash flow.

My realtor stated I may not have enough cash to cover rehab cost after selling.

I’ve seen cases where the lender filed the deed in lieu, then when the borrower threatened suit offered them a cash settlement to forgo litigation.  

.✅ Cash Offers = More Leverage – Sellers with distressed properties often need to sell quickly.

VA loans are assumable but the key is you will have to bring in cash the difference between the asking price and the current loan.