I went to a loan officer this afternoon and he mentioned that due to new tax reforms, those loan where gone over night and it all switch to grants, which have far more regulations and restrictions.My question to you guys is what would you do in this situation, how would you finance your first flip with out a down payment? 

Also, thank you@ Grant Rothenburger for your input. 

Grants Pass, Oregon wants more housing built.

My wife is working with them right now for their grant program. 

@Grant Rothenburger thanks for the words of encouragement!

@Grant Rothenburger @Mike H.

Thanks @Grant Rothenburger. 

It turned out there were low-interest rehab loans avail through federal grants at the city level, though it of course took MUCH longer and cost MUCH more than they had expected.

@Grant Rothenburger the sump pump pumps into PVC that runs into the pump, and the water discharges from the drain in the bottom of the pump.

@Grant Rothenburger Yes, they are open to many ideas.