For your main topic of discussion, there is a method of taking "private" money. 

Fingers crossed that one of these meetings tonight will be fruitful.As for the property itself, we have been out there several times over the last few months to clear out debris, trim trees, and cut grass.

It's similar to the BRRR method, but we aren't limited to the conventional loan limits. 

This method requires you to have a lot more cash since you gotta be out of pocket with cash before you get your money back to recycle and proceed to phase 2.The HELOC route is the because once you establish the line of credit you can pull it or use it at will, but the downside is the HELOC is only based off the current fair market value (FMV) of your property today so you cannot borrow against the after improved value (less access to future equity).

I would like to eventually buy properties - using the BRRRR method - and rent them out for the long-term.

There are methods to the madness of mortgage companies (I work for one now , so I understand that more now than I did in the past).

Currently we have this on the listReplacing interior door knobsInstall Kitchen CabinetsReplace Trims /Patch TrimsInstall drywall bathroom/tile shower surroundReplace Exterior doorsNew Door bellFix outside wooden railLet me know what you think, if i should get specialist for any of the tasks above?

Hey BP- Quick question, we want to spruce up the cabinets in our rental (they’re the traditional light oak cabinets). The cabinets are in good condition but I’d like to change the color to give the kitchen a facelift ...

I've tried different methods over the years and haven't pinned one that consistently works.

(Fresh paint on all walls, doors, trim, cabinets.