You can use the proceeds from the bridge loan to cover the down payment and closing costs on a new property, which enables you to buy a new home before the first one is sold.

I am only asking her to move out for 6 nights but what she is demanding will cost me ~2/3 of the rent.

No tax returns are needed to qualify for this loan, however the monthly rent must cover the full PITI mortgage payment. 

Owners suddenly own properties that no one can get financing on and that they can't sell.

No one can answer that because there are no details, and we have no idea if you really know what an appreciating market is.

I have been educating myself on real estate and markets for the past year but I have no connections to a potential team. 

They have changed a bit of formats lately with some happy hours that are just networking, no program. 

Purchase price: $285,000 Cash invested: $40,000 purchase Price $285kRenovation Cost $40k (on budget)Renovation Time: 41 daysARV: $425kFeature sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PMMTCmYptc1Jiy14MgAImJyiiEonebQl/view?

I have no idea how to do it or what to offer.He has a existing mortgage on it that is not very much1.Can I take over his mortgage at his rates?

This approach allowed us to move quickly, securing the property and covering renovation costs efficiently.