I was lucky and I survived and flourished but there were lots of times during where I thought I was screwed.While the reward was pretty great, the risk was huge, and I would definitely not do it again unless for some reason I really, really needed the money. 

I also would like to take advantage of Vendor Takebacks or other forms of using other peoples’ money.

Learning about money help and fixing up is key, more so with family needs.

Trying to determine if it’s worth the time and money for the PMS software to help sync calendars and use their automated messaging.

I aim to refinance the loan under conventional investment terms to avoid the high interest rates associated with hard money loans.With an excellent credit score, securing a loan shouldn't be a challenge.

I currently have saved a lump sum of money...

It could take you six months to a year to get them out and/or tens of thousands of dollars to do a cash for keys agreement (basically give the tenant money to leave). 

Although I don't see it right away, my tenants say that the money comes out of their bank account right away.

Greeting fellow investors, I am doing my first rehab with hard money. 

My loan person said we might be able to do a escrow withholding where they keep the money for repairs until after closing.