Bring this money to closing, the closing agent pays the seller their $43k, and then I get a portion of the $22k in funds to access to begin the renovations.

I think if you're looking for a "jumping off point" for international travel, a larger airport like Tampa is a better bet.

I don't really see the issue as deals being 'harder to find', it is: what is the cost to locate and acquire a deal, which is a cost just like renovation is a cost.

You want a larger office, with LOTS of agents and sales--more likely to have a good, well-managed training system in place.Next, find out what parts of your town have the highest turnover--look for the volume first, the higher priced properties will come along after you get some listings and sales under your belt.Find your comfort zone, area and price and typical kind of folks that live there. 

Yes, I was thinking of this too as tonight my husband and I agreed that the property we‘ve been trying to get a renovatIon loan isn’t going to work out, and after having her be our long distance realtor (and setting up appraisal inspection and contractor bid appts with the seller’s agent and their tenants) I feel she’s lost interest working with ALL investors despIte the fact that Ive been giving her referrals.

@Jamil Rivera what is you email - I specialize in value add renovations, flips, multi family etc.

Another one is Team 6 Renovations. 

Your lender may have internal risk factors that may push up rates or require larger down payments when you hit a certain number of properties.

His understanding what that I was coming to close with a larger down payment than I offered.

I also had a liquidity event this year to qualify for larger loans, but want to ignore this.