Going to try out PayRange, the Shine Pay is slightly more expensive and the one quote about the 20 units appears to be from shinepay as it is the only qoute they ever made... not sure which is better but both look like good options

I was their best option.

If you can buy with 20 percent an hour away, as you said, that seems like the best option if the finances and numbers work for you.

While I’ve considered cash-out refinancing or HELOCs, the high rates make these options less appealing.I’m debating between using cash to acquire more SFRs or diversifying into mixed-use retail properties.

It’s definitely smart to evaluate the tax and cost implications of your funding options.

However based on these experiences still seem too risky versus just going after some of the options with RealCrowd that seem attractive and proven. 

Reach out if you would like to compare options or revenue potential for different homes and communities. 

@Matthew Posteraro I'm a big fan of starting with the 5% options. 

Whether it's considered an arm's length transaction is debatable, but it's not illegal.Move forward with the sale and ensure full transparency with all involved parties, including your CPA.

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.