One you have furniture right there ready to go but if you want to make some kind of major design change, then just let it go and get to work on the new look.

Please kindly help to handle this the best way. 

You mentioned "The only problem is that these are 6 month lends, I'm 1.5 months into this, so any work that I do now will not reap any kind of benefits until 6 months from now."

I think there is a common misunderstanding that licensed contractors cost more.

My point being, having a reliable team here is a must.Dialing in on what class neighborhood and what kind of property you want is as key as your metrics, especially given that much of our housing stock is ~125 years old --- at least in the city.

In fact, I don't think you should charge ANYONE because it was YOU who accepted that the switch is located in a common area. 

The smaller more nimble banks such as state chartered or regional banks are better able to service you.If the LLC that owns the property is part of a legitimate business, is profitable, then you stand a good chance of securing some kind of funding.

@Kmsuea Abdei signing an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement is common, but it can limit you to working with just one agent.

@Kyle Knudsen  I agree with Denver, with a 1031 you must move all the proceeds to a new "like kind" property. 

My advice would be only to do this kind of investing in your market.