Do yourself a favor.

The fees for us to do it were $492.50 and you can see the lender credited those back to us. 

If you can secure favorable terms now, the future development opportunities could offset any initial cash flow challenges.Communicate Flexibility: Approach the landlord with an open mind and emphasize that you’re willing to work with them to find a mutually beneficial solution.This isn’t a fantastical idea at all—it’s a creative opportunity that could work with the right approach.

We have excellent credit and cash capital.

At least 2 US credit scores required to qualify.

I am not in favor of growing via cash-out refi.

So I put $1600 on a credit card for a down payment and then pay $500 a month until the full amount was paid off.

They could even hire you to do the work on the house and instead of paying you they could just give you a credit at closing.

Utilized a low down payment loan, maxed seller credit, tax proration and closed on the 1st of the month to maximize my cash and acquire this property What was the outcome?

I'm in favor of a higher bar before posting but I think it's a minority position.