On the other, the foreclosure tanks credit and could cause an applicant to not pass a pre-screen process. 

The GC also wants me to apply for credit at places like Home Depot and Lowes to purchase all of the materials.

If you have a significant amount of equity in your home and you need cash, have you considered a home equity line of credit? 

Do they run your credit?

Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how I can force or convince the muni to complete that portion of their road plan, or would I just be stuck in a waiting game until they move forward with it?

Hi, I'm trying to decide on an online service for credit/background checks for some upcoming rentals. 

Hi Sarah Larbi wholesaling seems to be the best strategy for US investors with no money or much of a credit to start.

So my once perfect credit is trash and I'm still trying to climb out of that hole. 

If so, don't give up, you may just need to find a co-signer with better credit/employment history, to help you qualify.  

We have SIX MONTHS of reserve cash, great credit, and are now both employed.