So my other options were to use my good credit but of course all of the loans want to use my personal credit and impact my debt-to-income.

But I agree with an above poster that $10 psf in tenant improvement seems low, unless you can find a turn-key tenant to occupy that will require very little renovation.In DFW, for 2nd generation spaces, I've seen LLs underwrite at about $25-35 psf in expected TI allowance (subject to the lease terms and tenant credit rating).  

@Grace Hartman Most of the time sellers offer credits instead of fixing repairs.

For now, we’re working hard to build our credit, which is already in a decent place since we don’t have significant debts.

If I were to apply for a CFO role now, more than likely I have to advantage over a CFO that was in a manufacturing company for a real estate company.EAs specializes specifically in taxationCPAs have a broader knowledge for accounting, auditing, financial planning, and taxation.EA must pass a 3-part IRS exam and do not require a college degreeCPA need a degree in accounting, 150 credit hours of education, must a 4-part CPA exam.EAs often charge a lower fees

Negotiate an excellent deal and structure your syndication to benefit LPs heavily in their favor and the money will come. 

I stand corrected:)They do have an office in Metro Detroit and while we're far from perfect, we seem to get a lot of their unhappy previous clients.In our opinion, they built a system for Class A rentals - where tenants have 680+ credit scores and rarely have to be evicted or trash properties.They then tried to apply their processes to Class B & C rentals and that's when their service issues increased.All this caused them to recently significantly increase their Flat Fee pricing and monthly minimum charges.

Look carefully at the credit card transfer checks.

Ohio, across the board, is affordable, has good rental scale per price, and favors landlords.

See when materials get delivered, etc.This last one is debatable but It works for me.Not utilizing rewards or cash back credit cards during renovation projects to maximize ROI.