I just bought a property about a month ago so I don't currently have the funds for the traditional 20% down on another property. 

I told the buyers the garage might not be ready in time but we would escrow funds and write it in the contract.We tore the old garage down and pored the pad.

I just got approved for a HELOC on my primary residence and was looking to use it to fund my first rental.

Trying to figure out the whole funding thing, reading everything I can on options throughout the BP website and binge listening to podcasts!

Hi BP—Since this is my first time doing a partnership, I need some advice on how to fairly structure the split....I'm coming in with 100% of the required funds for down payment, rehab, and mortgage from my SD IRA and my partner is bringing the deal, his network of contractors and property managers, and his own time and labor to help with rehab basics. 

and all i have to do is promise to pay it back.. and get a insurance bond out of Thailand.

I have my GC license but for do I go about getting my developer license so I don’t get fined  if your a Licensed bonded state of Oregon General contractor you don't need a developers license..

Higher interest rate means less buyers with commited funding, so less competition and more bargaining chip with seller if your one of the only few that can close on properties.

Sometimes the HOA fees (essential the same as our Body Corporate fees for units here in Oz) can be very high and out weigh any cashflow benefit of the rent.Getting funding can certainly be harder but not impossible. 

That way you could use the money that you would be paying for rent to fund your next deal.