So any money I put into renovation on top of the purchase price--even if the total still came in well under that 70% mark--would be stuck in the property, which would still limit my purchasing ability to how quickly I could save money.At this point, I'm back at square one.

It limits the chances of being taxed or penalized. 

I'm a new member and investor from Atlanta, and over the past 3 years my eyes have been opened to the power of real estate investing.

You can put whatever limitations you want on the guest that comply with your local laws, but I wouldn't see any major issues, if the tenant thought he was a bad actor they 1. wouldn't want him in their house. and 2. wouldn't have asked you expecting that you would say no.

(trying to maximize my limited advertising dollars)I haven't placed any of the bandit signs yet but plan to this weekend.

A refinance into a higher LTV non-recourse loan could free up some additional capital, but how much the lender would go could be limited on a recently rehabbed property. 

Hi All,I am a first time home buyer and going to be putting an offer in on a flip and wanted to include a home inspection. the issue is the basement is partially finished so access to walls is limited.

Agree with others that your DCR is too low (1.25 is lowest I've seen quoted) and in my limited experience I've only seen 15 and 20yr terms on commercial RE from community banks.  

(incidentally, I had already switched carriers for higher liability limits before claim so current carrier is not the one who paid out).- claim #2: also submitted earlier this year for vandalism in NC rental property and just received much smaller payout. 

As long as you do that the sky's the limit.