Assuming plans are needed to secure a permit.

I just secured a deal in Solterra which seems to have everything in order regarding rules.

I guarantee you are more likely to secure favorable terms if the seller likes you and can imagine you as a great operator for the business.

Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky. 

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Which one is more appealing - continuing to own the house or the security of that much cash/liquidity?

End to end, I bought the land, secured permits, got the PPA and IA, SUP, and still own the project.

They’re asset-based, meaning the loan is secured by the property itself, and they often have quicker approval times but higher interest rates (think 10–15%) and fees.

This deal, i used my first successful buy and hold property and pulled a HELOC to secure financing and reserves.

Quote from @Phillip Austin: There are two alternatives to a security deposit, which I speak about in my book.