Expenses incurred before the in-service date will likely be capitalized (added to basis) and depreciated over the life of the property.It’s much more beneficial to deduct expenses in full as opposed to capitalizing and appreciating them, so it’s important to advertise the property as soon as possible.Since you’re doing rehab work, it’s also  important to note the different tax treatment of expenses with respect to repairs and capital improvements.These talking points should certainly be explored with a professional.

There only seem to be a few that I'm aware of and 2 that I have been using over the last 4 years, Liberty Mutual and Vermont Mutual.

I never liquidated my retirement funds but am now 94% RE, 6% mutual funds and stocks. 

I do not know how beneficial it might be to you but you might consider reviewing your entire project and see if there isn't somewhere you can shave off $500,00 worth to cover the cost of having a contractor buy the permits.

Yes, when my inlaws got a Heloc a couple years ago, they experienced the drive by appraisal that wasn’t too beneficial for their home value.

I am currently looking into the NNN leasing now to find out how beneficial it would be for both sides. 

But to propose to a management company, who you don't know and they don't know you, that they make a financial investment in your first deal and get an equity stake just seem beneficial to either side. 

Allowing them to have notice will be beneficial to them and they will appreciate you caring for them so much.

As you said, I may be able to attract others to me and create mutually beneficial relationships.

@Tyler KastelbergHi Tyler, what is the typical cash on cash return in passive RE investment instruments like apartment buildings, commercial RE, RE Mutual Funds, REIT?