We are looking to do a flip somewhere close to home (Orange county/LA) and we have great credit.

We are differing on the utilities, maintenance, capital expenditures, and vacancy rate.  

The mortgage will then be paid for by the rent made from the property.Seems like a solid plan to execute but I'm getting hung up on the order of some of these events.

We are searching for one that is user-friendly and has a module for presentation purposes to lenders and investors as well.

That's what we are doing with these now, as we can't get much more than what we are in them for after we take over.

Great backup from @Mike Bargetto - at Bigger Pockets we are in good hands!

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I like to wait until we are between 6 and 8 before I get back in.  

In this case, the lender likely figured they would cure the lien if they had to in the event of default by the owner, to protect their ability to foreclose and sell the asset to recoup their loan amount and fees. 

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