Too many restrictions, fees, Etc....Add environmental regulations in states like California and it becomes near impossible to build housing as needed.STRs the problem?

Think of how much waste has been generated by throwing things out, simply because they are out of style. 

If it is a more porous clay/terra cotta style tile without glazing you can typically use any kind of concrete type stain or paint to color it. 

I recently purchased a 6 acre, ready to build plot in south county RI and am looking for a home builder to discuss construction of a modern farmhouse ranch style home.

My wife and I are looking to step into the life changing life style of buying our first rental house.

Environmental issues?

I would always encourage everyone to get prequalified first to know what terms they face at the end of their BRRRR but since you have executed on this property with a partner I would highly recommend seeking a portfolio/commercial style loan for this one.  30 year fixed rate should be your target and usually between 70%-75% LTV is the norm.  

Mine has to be working on an old huge brick plantation style house. 

The properties should be similar in style, design and size.If you have a payoff amount of 80K and you refinance for 100K, the 20K delta can be used for whatever you want to use it for. 

HS RE Investor Meetup is having its monthly meeting tonight at Smoken in Style at 6:00