If so, what are good sources to get that HELOC? 

Find them through Google and meetup.com Find your money sources hereDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Loan generally has to be 2 million or higher with some lenders requiring 5 million loan or higher.Lenders typically do not want to lend to foreigners with no tax returns or a way to source and verify their money to make sure it is not money laundering or tied to terrorist activities etc. 

Also, this is something that I am looking to make my primary source of income, so although buy and hold options are definitely in my future, that's not for me at the moment.Thanks,David

Your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

It is all about know what comps to choose, and how to value or devalue certain features, and understanding the condition scale etc.I would be leery though of placing it under contract with a buyer who has not seen the property.

@Tia PowellWelcome.Your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

The podcasts are great as well, plus there's a number of books both by BiggerPockets and outside sources which can really help to guide you toward accomplishing your goal.

Hi Olen,I'm new to flipping and trying to source houses.  

George, I just ran across this article that appeared in my newsletter The Paper Source Journal.