Because first and foremost it requires you getting INVOLVED, putting in some rep's, and if you won't get involved and won't put in the rep's you will never, I repeat you will NEVER succeed in investment real estate or any business venture EVER, full-stop. 

Alternative options include offering a significant down payment, a lease-option agreement, a joint venture, or a deferred closing to align with John's timeline.

However, it’s important to price competitively and be prepared for buyers to request concessions.

Site Improvement and Infrastructure Development - What does it typically cost to prepare land for residential use, from clearing to grading?

The strategy involves using the HELOC for a flip to generate fast cash, reinvesting profits into long-term rentals, or exploring alternative ventures like short-term rentals or partnerships.

I'm preparing to send my first wave of direct mail in the next couple days (planning to buy the list on Saturday [600/700 or so] and yellow letters on Sunday) and I've sort of been ignoring the idea of doing direct mail "in-house" because I don't fully know the details.

I've sent you a connection request to learn more about your journey as I'm looking to do a similar venture. 

And also try to prepare a buffer for unexpected issues (there's always something!).

The good thing is you don't need to prepare any down payment since you're using VA.

A bootcamp is how we came into the mix.I'm also a real estate agent, and investor that left their W2 in March to pursue real estate ventures full time.