besides money in your account, you can also use a line of credit such as heloc.A hml is not considered as cash.Since you're starting out, be very careful with auctions especially sheriff auctions.

I was approve for a streamline refinance that allowed me to lower my rate without checking my credit score.

Lack of money or credit.

I am in business school now at a semi target school where lots of alumni work in commercial real estate and finance at top firms so hoping I can network. The school is very entrepreneurial and I have access to venture...

Is this a major repair?

Fast forward to today and I have just over 400 deals to my credit...  

My wife and I are aggressively upping credit score and savings to begin a REI "career".

My wife and I are aggressively upping credit score and savings to begin a REI "career".

The area is traditionally rural, but has brought in two major companies in the last few years and is quickly outgrowing its available rental housing.

Always be the winner, and bring your contractor before make an offer on the property, or have an hourly agreement for labor and hand them your credit card for materials.Best,