One of my concerns is not being able to close within 30 days with a bank loan and possibly losing some are all of my deposit.   

For larger projects with capital needs in excess of $1M the way to raise money probably won't change materially until the accredited investor revision is revised.  

I only invest money that I can afford to lose and i sleep better because of it.

Although it wasn't profitable I didn't lose any money and it worked out well.  

I had zero patients for those  idiots, any money they lose or whatever I think they deserve the worse customer service in the entire industry

Allocate a healthy budget for the mailer campaigns, every month your property sits vacant, you're losing way more $$$.

The flip business is risky and if you don't understand all the ins-and-outs then you can lose your shirt. 

You will lose more bids than you will win, but if you stick to your plan, you will be successful.Eddie

If you want to bring on equity partners, structure it as such and lose the interest. 

If there are no concerns about the property losing value or neighborhood turning, or maintenance issues, and assuming that the property is performing well, I would hold.Maybe you will find something you like better *as an investment* and that will perform better and reduce your risk.