I would like to purchase another property so I looked into a heloc and a cash out refinance and it looks like I would qualify for about 75000 max which would be enough to put a down payment on another property and rehab it, but I still haven’t paid myself back from the original property rehab.

Hi Basit,It's probably been a combination of outbid, or out contingencied, and a bit of financing at the levels we want. 

I'm looking for something in between a turnkey and a fixer upper.

its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

It seems like there is no catch, would they let me buy a property this month and a property the next month for instance if I have the 25% down+closing costs and can prove that it rents for a decent amount more than the mortgage?

Choosing between a single-family home and a duplex is a classic real estate investor dilemma.

Here are key adjustments:Kitchen ($50k): Likely $60k-$70k for custom cabinetry, quartz, and premium appliances.Bathrooms ($40k): Expect closer to $50k-$60k for four bathrooms with high-end finishes.Flooring ($20k): Likely $25k-$30k for engineered hardwood, refinishing, and tile.Exterior ($12k): More realistically $15k-$18k with landscaping and a quality front door.Misc.

@Ilir Livadhi I think you are referring to property wholessalers telling you how much the rehab will be - and as you see, their numbers are often not based on reality.

I thought he was super smart and a straight shooter. 

Starting with one property is a smart way to learn the ropes, and as you grow, networking with local agents and other investors can be invaluable.