I am finishing up a flip and am being contacted by my GC that he needs final payment funds to complete the project..

I see a lot of oppurtunities on a weekly basis that might be a little to low of a return for myself but others with their money in CD's and mutual funds would most likely love.Thoughts, opinions?

This should be in the off-topic forum.That said, I play FXI (NYSE) against FXP (AMEX).Both are Exchange Traded Funds (ETF's) tied to the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index.

also, a hard money lender letter will be just as useful as their proof of funds letter, and if you assign the contract, you don't even have to come out of pocket.

On that size a deal, actually anything other than a 2 day paint job, ALL FUNDS ARE PAID FROM THE ATTORNEY'S ESCROW ACCOUNT.

FHA is making a come back and people are really starting to realize the benefit. 3% down, gift funds allowed, non-occupying co-borrowers and on and on.

if not then if you have sufficient proof that the home is worth what you are selling it for then it a rep should be able to get an underwriters signature.

You are setting yourself up to be the classic burnt out landlord in a few years.From your comments it sounds like you don't understand how banks like to fund investor deals and you are expecting something they don't provide.

Has anyone secured equity from a hedge fund?

I keep 6 months worth of typical expenses (including mortgage payments) in a cash management fund.