The library is only ~30 episodes deep so it's accessible to cruise through them all.  

Can anyone suggest some examples of improvements that accomplish that?

Not sure if I want to hang my license with a flat fee company to have access to the MLS and maximize return in investements.  

So if I understand this correctly, it’s possible a lender may not give a loan if the property is a “fixer upper”, but a way around this is to use a 203k streamline and make improvements to the property?

I    have a good amount of cash and have access to quite a bit more, yet that isn't enough, even with proof of funds.

Or, if you're happy to stay living there, but want as much immediately accessible cash in your pocket as a Lender would approve, you'd need to make sure your newly acquired investor mindset was in full bargain hunting / return-on-investment mode, because, your monthly repayments will increase significantly once you withdraw the maximum against a HELOC!

Equity, bought by the tenant in a property you control, is free money...to be accessed later.Concept #2:  When Einstein was asked, "What was the greatest invention of the 20th century"... he answered, "Compound Interest". 

I have spent the last year working two jobs to save money and at the same time improve my credit.

I'm Erik a 39 year old small business owner (home improvements) from Long Island NY.

And I understand he made significant improvements to the property but still find it high for an area with average annual appreciation of 3% at most.