You have to understand that without specifics you appear defensive rather than credible (what does "pass all of the checks and have proper income" mean?).

I listed the property on Friday morning, and did an open house on Saturday.  

I'd like to know because if they select them as they are entered into their database, right after filing, then there is another good reason to always extend and file on the last day.

I have about $300k in equity (based on a BPO performed in July 2023) but no cash.

Please text me with the number on my signature line and can walk you through my configuration.   

However, evaluating your sentiment (and your wife's) on that will be important. 

Hi Jonathan,Congrats on your first big renovation deal—it’s an exciting challenge!

I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.

I have some time now if you'd like to hop on a call

This is Spot on, It was actually Kavi that I was referring to.