You can probably try this yourself with a letter or maybe even a phone call.If that doesn't work pay an attorney $400 to write a letter. 

Call the management company and tell them that you've been doing some cosmetic work that is not touching any common area or utilities and does not require a permit.

More common is you move into bigger, more expensive homes that you buy, or perhaps downsize into a home without a mortgage.

This is more common in today's market and often allows the seller to get a higher sale price than if you were to go through a bank/SBA loan.

Don't cheap out on this, and don't try to take photos with your cell phone. 

We have found places like USVI have their own standards that are common that may be very different than mainland.

We're letting them come at us from all angles (phone, text, email, portal) but... it is 2025 and we do push the portal pretty hard. 

Your negative cashflow problem is very common. 

My business partner owns a roofing company but has weak credit and more limited cash flow.An LLC is a common choice for partnerships since it protects personal assets and simplifies tax management.

From there you can even skiptrace for a phone number and email.