A terms sheet will tell a pro whether you know what you're talking about and give them a structure of the deal you propose, but it won't establish credibility with respect to your financial ability to pull off the deal.

In the meantime, I’m exploring creative solutions to access the equity in my home while simultaneously rebuilding a credible and sustainable business.

@Zach Howard I am working on a how-to book on Creative Financing now (I am the author of BP's book on Mid Term Rentals) because when I was teaching myself I was frustrated at the lack of clear instruction.

Build a strong brand, leverage content marketing, and establish a personal brand to attract investors and build credibility.

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

We have seen that having a professional marketing piece builds credibility which is invaluable in this business. 

To minimize delays, it is important that you get approval to be a section 8 landlord from each housing authority.

Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.

To just make money is not enough.Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth  said it best in an interview.  

Here is my favorite (among several others, just as hysterical) part of this case:"...Petitioner’s testimony that neither he nor his son used his personal bedroom,living room, or kitchen for personal reasons strains credibility.