Trying to figure out next steps on financing for renovations.Any assistance would be appreciated.

I would still encourage you to keep your debt level low even when using a cash out refinance.

While insurance has covered some costs, the process has been stressful, even with a property manager (their responsiveness to these issues has been slow).

(my house was underwater completely except for the crest of the roof) ALso, the city wasn't letting anyone back on the island (even owners) for like 14ish days (I forget the exact number), so ALL of the non-raised houses were full of mold by time anyone was allowed to go in and start doing things. 

@Annwar ZahriehIf you are looking at investing locally (even if it's 1.5 hrs away) try and carve out some time to go to meet-ups and meet other local investors in the Philly area and network with them and vendors. 

There are some minor exceptions, but pretty much you pay the same day, and in some places like 5 minutes after the sale or you even pay up front before you bid and then get your money back if you don't win.Good luck and best wishes....happy bidding.

Thanks for noting that my debt pay down shouldn't really factor into this even though it does increase the amount of money needed to get this AirBnb up and running. 

@Shannon Wright can assist even though she's in Temecula.

I wouldn't even consider this option unless you are getting what the home is worth. 

Just today Fund & Grow told me that it's possible to build corporate credit with a sole proprietorship (without personal guarantee/liability) as long as you use your EIN - it was news even to them.