@Osvaldo Benavides - we do have access to No-Credit check hard money; however, it's only offered in certain states. 

In terms of the investor side of things, I think I'm ready to start making some offers to do some wholesale deals.

I currently have 2 pending offers on the first 2 properties but no inquiries as of yet on the third one, which lead me to my question: Should I go with a HELOC?

Is anyone aware of lenders currently offer the VA one time close construction loan?

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision

He offered me $2k to remove them amd never talk about him ahain but wanted me to sign such a messed up contract.

That will help break down that market and give direct insight on deals there.

Thank you, Nathan, for those helpful insights and tips! 

Do you have any insights of that market?

Thanks for sharing, I agree that time and long term investing offers the best return on the monumental investment it takes to  update a home.