If you spend your time trying to fit 2019 methods into a 2024 market, you'll never make any progress.

Also, ask them what the most popular colors and color schemes are, since they deal with painters and homeowner directly, they can be treasures of information of what accent colors are being used and where, etc.* Call local property mgr's and/or ask for referrals from your relator friends/associates, and ask them for referrals - sometimes they will be nice enough to offer helpful advice, especially, if you tell them you will consider using them when you turn the house into a rental in a yearAs a 27yr appraiser and Realtor/Broker, the paint job has minimal affect on the value, unless it is so bad that I have to mark it down in quality and/or condition.

The cure to both - the 4 ions: education, action, progress(ion), not perfection".

Since construction loans fund their draws  based on completed  work, having the additional capital to advance the construction progress is helpful.

Also, DSCR's typically come with 3-5 year pre-payment penalties that are prorated as the term progresses.

Once you get some capital and experience, then progressively step up to bigger and bigger projects.

However, there is such a thing as a self-directed solo 401k plan which is very popular for those who are self employed.Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

Clear and constant communication regarding progress and deadlines is important with contractors, they're often overwhelmed dealing with a ton of moving parts and trying to juggle more than one customers expectations. 

As you go to more progressive neighborhoods, the numbers get better.

It seems like this is one of the biggest challenges for people in real estate.This will not be a popular post, but taking a course on raising money will not magically raise money for someone.