I am happy to steer you in the right direction and give you some guidance if you need it.

If the deal is right you can use hard/ private money to finance the home purchase and some or all of the repairs, then do a cash out refinance to pay off your hard/private money. 

What started off as primarily a second home with the possibility of short term leasing quickly flipped to a STR first and a second home when not rented because demand is so strong right now for STR's in this area. 

If you remodel right before listing it will make for a much better listing with fresh paint, etc.

In Tulsa, consider Midtown or Broken Arrow.Network Locally: Connect with wholesalers, agents, and property managers in Oklahoma for insights and off-market deals.Learn Continuously: Listen to podcasts (like the BiggerPockets podcast) and ask questions here—you’re in the right place!

Hey Tony,Well right now I'm back in Toronto.

This one was in my neighborhood and the timing was right!

It’s all about finding the right lender with the experience in these types of unique deals.I sent you a message!

Within a residence there is a presumed right to privacy and installing cameras by you or your tenants can bring you legal issues.  

Focus on having a budget and having a strong financial base EXACTLY I started RE sales right at 18 when I my license saved enough in the first 14 months to buy a home to  live in..