I have an idea of an initial investment and returns I would like to hit, but would love to speak with those of actual experience to see if my numbers are realistic.

I updated the bathroom/porch in the spring, and am finishing construction on a 2-stall garage (the previous garage was basically a large shed that I could not fit much in).Moving forward I am considering one of the following options to put my money and build equity:1.

Keep in mind, you should have already had a conversation with the hard money Lender to know their terms and process, and be ready to perform. 

No other money has ever gone into it, and none has ever been taken out of it.

That $20,000 was money invested into updates on the property. 

The seller pays you via seller concessions and you use that money to pay your agent  4.

I purchased this deal with a private/hard money lender.

I financed this deal using private/hard money.

I financed this deal using private/hard money.

It's not uncommon, and actually normal, for the operating entity to lease from the LLC that owns the building.