Hi all - our personal home got completely flooded in Hurricane Harvey.  

@Harris L. since you are self employed you will need to verify business and personal tax returns

You could use hard money with in an LLC then when the house is finished you could personally buy it with a VA as long as you are going to live in it.

You might want to attend some of the MeetUps and the 3 REIAs that have monthly meetings in Atlanta to meet more investors in person.

My Dad buys all cash, essentially self insures, and flies under the radar, so not an issue for him, though not the business model I personally prefer as mentioned.

If you are wanting to be an absentee LL then you might  want to sell and buy a cash flowing property out of state (maybe Texas :)  ).    

@Jaime Paniagua I have not personally used these services so I don't know for sure, Lending Club has default numbers on their website, and I'm not sure about Realty shares.  

Anyone know a good roofing guy and /or drywall guy in Nashville?  Hurricane Harvey came through my bathroom ceiling last night.  Man, that sound really stays with ya.  

If not, then move to step 4.Step 4: After stabilizing the cashflow/property, prepare your personal financial position to allow for you to buy out your partner and continue on your own moving forward.Step 5: Find a bunch more deals and rock it!

Jonathan Twombly Personal perspective, using "flippers" is a little misleading.