While there is a physical asset and a real estate transaction, you are really buying a rate of return that you want to meet or exceed on a consistent basis.

I just returned from a trip to Huntington Station to meet with a group of my investors, beautiful place. 

I'm a rental property investor who just moved to Grand Rapids from California - so certainly not an expert about flipping, but I'd highly recommend attending local meet ups in GR to chat with folks who have been flipping recently and perhaps they have been finding deals. 

Most roofers are so busy they will not meet your August schedule. 

You are in a great place to gain knowledge and meet great people.

I would set up a meeting and explain your situation. 

You may want to consider that the interest rates are continuing to creep up, and in 6 months they may be higher than they are now as a result you may want to hold out a bit longer on the refi. make sure that the deal at whatever rate you choose meets your financial objectives just incase you cant refi for whatever reason at the time that you initially projected.   

Hi @Danielle McKahn, and others who contributed: I am visiting Holyoke on Wednesday to tour some properties and meetings my partner has set up for us.

We hope to meet many more partners and mentors through BP and we are excited to continue our quest.

We hope to meet many more partners and mentors through BP and we are excited to continue our quest.