If you're planning on flipping it and have good credit, go and apply to a number of credit cards that have high start up limits.

If the debt is more expensive then your return (think credit card loans) then pay that down first...

FYI appraisal cost in this situation at NFCU is $495.Questions for my fellow BPers... 1- do you know of any banks/credit unions that will lend when secured with a LLC and/or Trust Titled property?

Don't forget about credit unions!

I assessed the damage and texted the ex-Tenant that from his $1600 deposit I was only returning $200.

There are good investor friendly lenders here that offer creative products ranging from construction loans, non-recourse loans, and commercial lines of credit.

For those who have done hard-money and private-money, how does it work with your credit score and credit report? 

@Kai Van Leuven ca Joe get financing with that 90k tax lien on his credit.  

I have 770+ credit, no late payments ever.A few questions:1) How fast can a HELOC go through? 

Additionally, there are some good websites where you can pay for credit checks and/or criminal background checks.