If you're looking to raise capital so you can purchase more traditionally, you can use cooperative assignments to flip/assign deals without risk or out-of-pocket cash.

Originally wanted to finance traditionally, and when it fell through I asked if we could seller finance and he was willing to!

traditional 30yr How did you add value to the deal?

I have been investing for a couple of years and now looking to up my game.  

This game is all about using leverage. 

https://barneswalker.com/seller-financing-restrictions-under-the-dodd-frank-act/ I understand Dodd-Frank more on how it applies to "traditional" lender financing, but if you have any specific questions I'd be glad to help.

The name of the game in the abandoned/vacant property business is to confirm everything).With these folks you almost always have to follow up consistently until they are ready to pull the trigger.

In general for a traditional loan, it needs to be a complete and functional home absent safety hazards. 

Two or so years down the line, the patch will start flapping in the wind again and the leak will start right back up.This is the sort of thing that if you don't have someone who's good and conscientious about small roofing repairs, and they are few and far between in this game, you're much better off handling it yourself, and if you can't handle it yourself, you're doomed to pay for the whole roof replacement anyway.

Regroup get some stability back and get back into the game down the road.