Thanks @Lien Vuong for the tips.

Any tips on getting approved for the HELOC and best way to use it in conjunction with private or hard money until a cash out refi?

Thanks in advance for any ideas/tips!

And what are some tips you would recommend for beginners?

Interested in knowing if the investors in FL especially those doing their first few deals are able to find GCs or lic. contractors to do their rehab projects whether flipping or buy/holds.

Hope those tips help.

I closed on #3 a little over 3 weeks ago. It's a HouseHack! Already getting a ton of hits on potential roomies! (holding off until we finished the minor reno work!)
Once this converts to a full-on rental in a year, I...

thankfully the market went insane and i was able to make a profit even with my inexperience, BP definitely influenced all of my choices and in hindsight if i applied more of the tips i learned from listening to the podcast and reading all the books recommended i shouldn't have made half the mistakes but live and learn. on to the next one!

Anyone mind sharing tips on how we can find investors willing to buy contracts from wholesalers? 

Just tips for all new investors out there don’t get personal with the property, the agents, the area, this is strictly business and treat it like business.