There are other apps too - cash app, paypal, who knows what else. 

Many HELOC or second mortgages are fixed interest rates and depending on the loan amount, even offer 100% online and no appraisal requirement for issuance.

Purchase price: $180,000 Cash invested: $37,413 Sale price: $325,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Ron Rowan, successfully completed a fix-and-flip on W 136th Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303.

I think Birmingham is a great place to invest for cash flow if you can wait longer on the appreciation.

There's some decent info but definitely a good amount of upsell.

What lenders will allow a cash out refinance on a property that’s being rented out that way?

Quote from @Arina Alexiuc: How much is a high amount? 

My real estate agent handled that for me and I think it's very good to confirm the rent amount and security deposit.

The vast amount of damage is normal wear and tear.

Not many people will have the risk tolerance to bring the cash into a deal with someone they don't know.