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If I had to come up with the down payment, closing costs, etc. it would be tight, and I worry that I wouldn't have enough working capital.Thank you for your help!

I'd like to position myself as a one stop shop for home owners with distressed properties where I'd: 1) Provide a cash offer on there home - (with all the close fast, no hassle things)2) Help them list it or refer them to an agent in their area (keeping in mind that I would likely get a referral fee)3) Renovate their house for them then help them sell - I've got the team and know what renovations move the needleI'm beginning a period of what I hope to be substantial growth and I'd like to increase my flips/rentals at the same time so I'm wanting to ramp up my marketing.

Wanted to find somewhere that was much more landlord friendly, was still close to Northern CA, close to Lake Tahoe, more affordable properties, etc. 

Happy to connect and chat further if you have any questions. 

In your case, my gut tells me just do one cash out refinance rather than a HELOC into a refinance because it will save you from paying two sets of closing costs and title fees. 

Happy to connect you with him. 

I thought that offering loan balance plus closing cost could be enticing.

if you're still looking for a hard money lender, I can connect you with my partners :)

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