“Will I eventually be able to raise the rent some?”

Note that the floor is raised in the bathroom and we will need transition pieces at the doors.- Install vanity and mirror (no medicine cabinet) in new extended part of bathroom.- Install GFCI outlet near vanity.- Remove old / unused piping as necessary.- Re-glaze tub.- Install tile as a surround around bathtub.- Install new tub faucet, drain, shower.- Do not install toilet paper holder.

If the funds are in HELOC, a retirement account of some sort, run a similar analysis. 

We finished the basement and was able to raise the ARV and increase profit.

The best way to get a deal funded is in the classifieds post it will all the specifics to the deal.

Generally speaking so this is not like wholesaling houses. which sellers will let wholesalers tie up a property with 50 bucks or 500 bucks.. the deals i buy I have to put up 100k in cash to start the process  How do students of Cody's provide proof of funds beforehand then? 

***Only exception is if an owner has plan & funds to reposition Class D to Class C or higher.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/776/topics/960183-what-they-dont-tell-you-about-cheap-rental-properties?

Brokers can be particularly useful in navigating the complexities of loan products that might fit your situation.Portfolio Lenders: These lenders use their own funds to finance loans and may have more flexible lending criteria than traditional banks.

What is the "best use" of the property / your funds / your time? 

This is why many investors switch to multifamily investing.Your typical new investor isn’t going to start off in commercial multi family because they can’t afford it or it’s hard for them to raise money for a 30-50 unit building.