They had broken into the lockbox, used the keys to access the house, and changed the locks.

A mortgage broker would have access to many different options.  

I used the cash to pay off the final bit of my credit card debt to improve my credit score even more (it's currently at a low 700) so I can qualify for lower interest rates.  

Getting your real estate license is an advantage only in that it gives you access to the MLS.

Keep in mind if the description/pictures show the home needed a lot of work, then the price will be lower than normal, and alternatively, if the description/pictures show the home was completely renovated, then the price would be on the upper end.

The HELOC had a stipulation where I had to take out at least $40,000 and keep it out for three months, in order to get a lower interest rate - I guess so the bank would get some of their interest right away, although I'm supposed to close on the property soon.

I've completed renovations and am thinking I can do a cash-out refi, take out the private lender and access some equity for another investment.

@Michaelmy apologies some times it takes me a little bit to answereasiest way to explain formula for youArv is After Repair Value meaning after full renovation or repairs this is what the house will sell for 30-60 days max based on comparable sales (aka comps)I prefer lower 60% of the ARV, because I prefer to flip to a retailer, by wholesaling, and earning a small fee for finding the deal and securing the property via purchase agreement option or a few other various formsmost of my ppl buy at 65% or 70% so due to my preferred method of wholesaling, I must buy at prices below these "strike prices" or buy prices...just so you know I am a contractor, so my repair costs are known when I look at property.

it seems as if option #1 allows you to quickly scale with less money (basically furniture and a security deposit) but has the downside of lower margins since you're not building equity.I've also thought of other ideas such as buying a few properties under a llc with several other investors, where the total cash per person would be the same as if you bought 1 property by yourself but it's diversified across different markets and reduced risk.

I was considering just door knocking and asking local folks if they would use the laundromat or if they already had access in their buildings.