Its takes days to get a email returned (if it gets returned at all) I call and leave voicemails and dont get any returned calls, my borrowers have reported to me that they cannot ever get straight answers or solutions, It takes 30 to 45 days to receive my money.

This MIGHT put us back in budget - but I'm not convinced it doesn't also carry significant risk at this point.As a side note, because of how much cash any of these solutions appears like it will take us, we're wondering if there are personal lenders or hard money lenders that do these deals. 

The amount you can use for closing costs and rate buy downs is limited, so that leaves you with the majority of the credit for "upgrades," like finishing the landscaping, building a fence, installing sod, a sprinkler system, planting trees, buying appliances and installing blinds, etc. 

Technology Concerns: I’ve heard mixed reviews about the technology solution offered and “pre-vetted” deals, with some saying it’s unreliable, expensive with hidden fees (e.g. finder’s fee on pre-vetted deal).

Of course, you have the drive to the mountains for the Big Trees, Hume Lake, King's Canyon, etc.  

1. check the HVAC2. make sure trees on the property are no trees on the property prone to falling.

any simple alternate solutions you can think of?

Will need to deal with Land use, utilities, trees removal/mitigations.

Honestly I would choose a mortgage broker and let me explain you why.When you go to a bank or credit union the loan offer works for that institution and will offer you the rate they company offer, instead if you work with mortgage broker we have the ability to shop with over 100 and more institutions and shop for the best rates available, fast closing and customizable solutions, text me so i can give you my rates base on your credit score.

They are now looking at retrofitting a guest access solution.