Or confident enough that after getting it under contract I'd be able to get financing for the deal seeng that I don't have the purchasing rehab funds upfront out of my own money.

When you refinance and move the funds into the next property, it appears to me that you are building a house of cards. 

I complained enough that another investor listened, looked at the deal, and funded me the amount I needed...

It's nuts.I suspect there are still some funds out buying up assets, and I know that there are some creative financing types, doing the old 'dueno a dueno' thing, owner financing, which might be a lot more prevalent these days, in our area, than any of us think.  

But in general with turnkey the trade off is usually a lower return for not having to fund a property yourself and doing the rehab etc . 

My concerns starting are my lacks of funds, investment experience, and VERY poor credit.

As part of my career advancement in real estate investing, I'm looking for access to more capital to reinvest and fund deals.

Contact the insurance company for a settlement and use the funds when you wish for property, either primary residence or investment. 

And its a few hundred bucks but you need a bond.. and to get a bond you need 700 plus fico generally and then you need insurance.. so it cost you over a grand to get this .. and not everyone is going to have the ability to get a bond  right.. 

So we no longer contribute funds to Fidelity.