I would probably try for the funds, but be prepared to close with out the help.

Thanks for the tag, @Steve McGovern, but I can't help with this as it is both a residential (not commercial loan) situation, plus any additional funds would be in 2nd position behind the bank providing the original 203k loan.

I would make the decision based on the math and protect for contingencies, i.e. make sure you have sufficient funds to complete the remodel (I like 2x to be safe) and have a plan if things get delayed or the market changes to make sure you don't get stuck with the higher rate for too long.

This can easily cause a dip in reserve funds to complete the project.

100% what Marshall said. not too sure how else to go about it with limited funds

I really just want to start with wholesaling because from what I've been told, it is a good way to make money without a lot of start up funds.

So I just didn't want to waste the buyers funds on the closing costs etc on a note and mortgage. 

There are so many sidebars to discuss too...how you can draw (both contributions and earnings) from TSP at the G-fund rate for capital, VA contsruction loans, etc.Great idea, there is definitely a need for this and I would be interested in tuning in as well!

The ability to raises rents and increase cash flow or take some funds out to put down on another property. 

REI, will be my way of funding our retirement years!