I would search the web for HELOC's I have seen offers for up to 125% again so the lending is getting loose like before 2007   

Then also consider what if the place doesn't rent right away, or you loose your job even.

Going to any other market will cause you to loose your entire edge.If investors are not available, is it good good to take a hard money loan? 

Galvanized inside the house rarely actually leaks or breaks, by the way - the bigger problem is the pipe corrodes so bad internally that you get ridiculously low flow & water pressure from the line, and bits of corrosion break loose and clog internal water passages in appliances, get caught in valve seats, etc. 

for a fast and loose number I use finestexpert.com it is a free tool and gives useful comparable quickly. 

I’m under contract for a sfr in SA and I could kick myself – the roof is at the end of its life at only 18 years, but the owners quickly patched up the few loose tiles within 24 hours and pretend like everything’s okay, and what can I do now?

properties ...dont loose hope.

1st guy to run out of nasty toilets looses?

And other half x-girlfriend looses her share?

But at the price you are paying you don't have much to loose and if all goes well you'll have an excellent return on your investment.