I look at this way, continue looking for good investments and if you find one go ahead and pull the trigger.  

I'm not skimping on inspectors I've hired a general inspector, sewer, radon and dry rot reports to start.

I'm here in Jax (Mandarin) and am looking to get that first deal under my belt... well 2nd deal I guess; I flipped a property in CA in 2016 but haven't done anything since or pulled the trigger out her in Jax.I'm trying to build my network in the area with both seasoned investors as well as up and coming hopefuls like myself.

There's nothing to say you can't change your numbers ever once you learn more.I think just saying I'm going to wait until things are "better" won't encourage you to pull the trigger - Ever.

Basement is dry. 

No need to analyze transactions that are not deals for you and you can pull the trigger on your target deals.

Hence the large amount of “dry powder” everyone keeps referring too.

I'm wondering if using Hard money on the other deals would trigger any concerns with the current lender and affect whats going on currently or if it would be better to just sit tight and wait for things to finish up before looking at any other properties.Thanks

Is it ok if the pipe doesn't leave the chimney at all and eventually dries out?

It’s a hot market and need to pull the trigger quick if you want to beat the number of other people out looking for similar deals.