For the lenders that do a 0 with decent credit you will need to put down 15% - 20% on a bridge loan and that's with 720+ credit.More than that though, you need to understand the capital requirements. 

Yes, I contacted a number of tax preparers in the area and well as an account. 

With current interest rates and house prices, you may get further ahead with a high yield savings account.

3-4% is not great when you could have a HYS account and make the same.

Although the AppFolio is great, PM's only focus on property accounting.

and with high yield savings accounts finally having decent rates, it just doesn't seem worth it for a new investor. to be clear - it's a perfectly fine strategy, it's just not a beginner strategy.beginner strategies - house hack, live in flip.advanced strategies - private lending, sub to, tax liens, notes. 

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

Typical requirements for a HML: recent bank statements, credit report, appraisal/BPO with as-is and ARV, sales contract, scope of work/budget-draw schedule, track record/previous purchase and sales HUDs/ALTAs showing the construction holdback amount, etc.

Government and non-profit organizations are reliable payers because they're accountable for allocated funds, often with strict deadlines to utilize budgets.

I also have over 100k of available credit on credit cards I could use (I have worked so hard to create great relationships with CapitalOne and Chase after bankrupty to have this, and don't live on credit card float).