Your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.

One of the best funding sources you have as a landlord is your "I'm sorry" wallet.

(Source: Financial Times: http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/87ded282-e191-11e3-9999-00144feabdc0.html#axzz32SSph4Av)Posted by Corey Curwick Dutton

Marie)Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equity_strippingEquity stripping, also known as equity skimming, is a type of foreclosure rescue scheme.

I am questioning the resale price I am using in the formula, which was the lowest of these four: Selling agent's resale estimate: $135,000 - $140,000Buyers agent resale estimate: $130,000Zestimate: $125,000 Trulia market value: $130,503 I am in Australia, and am relying on outside sources for information.

Would anyone here recommend another forum or other sources of education for a COMPLETE newbie home flipper?

Their appeal procedures may specifiy an acceptable source of sales comp information.

I pointed you to several extremely useful sources of information.

A good source of info is tripadvisor.com.

Try to add up all of the real costs and be able 'show' your parents or family members or whoever is the most likely funding source how you would make the project work.When companies want to raise money, they issue financial statements.