@Joe Michaels, What a lot of investors will do is to use the 1031 exchange as @Michael Plaks said, isto actually "acquire" additional depreciable basis. 

Cleaning up our work area, I remembered what my old co-worker once told me on the construction site "There are 3 ways a job gets done: One way in our head, another way planned out, and how the job actually goes." 

Thanks as always.RL What you were experiencing is actually more common than people want to admit.

We estimate the project will take less than 3 months to complete.I’m exploring alternative short-term financing solutions and would appreciate any advice or recommendations on options that might work well for this type of project.Thank you in advance for your insights and assistance!

It makes lead management way more efficient since they get to focus on people who actually want to do business. 

Another option that requires more legwork is to call the servicer/ producer of the inverter.

Renovation loans can be a fantastic tool when you're ready to explore your options.

Alternatives include seller financing, a lease option, or using an LLC or trust to structure the deal while maintaining tax benefits.

There are the obvious pros/cons of a duplex but then there are the non-obvious ones that come with being in Detroit.I actually have a fantastic article about this I can share but I'm unable to link to it in this post.

I actually have very little comfort in Trusts providing much protection.