That leaves an additional market demand of 780 units.

I’ve taken care of all my debt and am pre-approved for roughly $220,000.

I also make sure to specify in the lease agreement that I need proof of coverage before move-in and that the policy should name me as an “additional interested party.”

FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevelMarbleDroneRespirator/Face Mask/Eye Protection/GlovesAQI testerWater pressure gaugeThermal cameraEndoscope cameraKnife Good list, in addition in my truck; ohm meter, megger, magnehelic, steel ball, air compressor  generator, plus stuff I'm forgetting

Waiting until you get a deal under contract to then see if you can put together the debt and equity is a recipe for disaster.

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

In my experience in MO, land bank properties are very low priced (these are generally properties/parcels that weren't sold at the tax auction), but they often have significant tax liens on them that must be cleared in addition to the "sale price" AND they require a significant amount of rehab in order for the properties to be inhabitable. 

I was fine with all these numbers.Then I met with contractors...First, I wanted to add a new bathroom and approximately 450 sq ft of additional living space.

My best advice is find a place that has a few rooms with square footage to add additional rooms and an ADU.

If you have the means to cover debt, you can avoid the accounts being liquidated.