(We signed a joint venture agreement and recorded a deed for the repair funds in case deal went south.

I've been researching opportunity zone funds, and I can see how this very well may become the next big trend in investing.

Then you can use the strategy that @Brandon Turner and @David Greene have talked about:  refinancing the property and pulling that money out tax free to fund at least part of your son's college (who knows what college costs will be in 12 years!). 

Real Estate, Stocks, Mutual Funds, REIT, etc.?

If she hadn't lived in a tent in africa most her life I am fairly sure they would take her funding away until I fix it.

Under promise, over deliver This was the year I started reaching out to private individuals for money to fund my deals.

I prefer old school but I am fully aware that is far too much work for todays arm chair investors.

@Thomas S.Great advice - thxSo if I took out a large amount as protection, the hope is that there will be an HOA decision during the process in whicn he objects to the withheld funds.

Financing cash to fund the rehab of the vacant double ($30k).

I know that if we are going to start a business, it is crucial to keep aside some liquid cash to fund the business at least for a year.