I am not sure how asking questions is illegal, but offering properties without a license comes to mind.

I don't necessarily mind getting an appraisal, so that's not a dealbreaker. 

However, keep in mind that you can only sue for losses and not expected losses.

The other thing to keep in mind is that crowdfunding sites haven't been around that long and have not experienced a downturn.

I like the flexibility of HELOC but if you have an investment in mind already and will put the money to work right away then refinance might be best for you.

Taylor Cochran keep in mind that if you are going to have a bunch of equity in the house after you purchase you could possibly tap some of that equity through a Home Equity Line of Credit.

Looking at paying to make repairs, it all comes down to what return you get in my mind.

So in a sense it does seem a little like dead equity in my mind.

You can also just wait for the seller to evict before you get it into contract, but you might lose the contract by then (the seller can change their mind by then, for example).Regarding notice of entry to show the property, that MUST be signed and posted by the CURRENT OWNER. 

At your age I say save up as much as possible, Turn to youtube and look up Grant Cardone real estate, it will blow your mind.