Later this enabled me to find some cost effective deals and move at my own pace.

So for example if they give me a 20 percent discount but don't have to give three free quotes a week I show them that I am able to actually enable them to make more money because less hours are spent prospecting.

@Chris SwindleMy first question to my investors (putting myself in your shoes from my perspective) would be your feedback is much appreciate and enables me to be of best service to you.

When you do this, she will be able to help you construct a plan that will enable you to reach your short-term goals and reap benefits that will provide the resources you'll need (and want) to reach your long-term goals.  

However we used a 203k rehab loan with a FHA to purchase the property, which enabled us to purchase a foreclosure that had some code issues, but was still livable.

If so, then sure, and I would like to use the same crystal ball as you are ... if not, then that is what that "R" is for, to guarantee the forced appreciation that enables the cash out refinance.

I'm hoping this current project will enable me to start multiplying the number of units I have. 

You run a business here, don't be an enabler. 

Is the neighbour going to pay for the alterations to your building necessary to enable your building to continue to operate (i.e. meet daylighting and egress requirements) and her/his building to exist on the lot-line?

I'm a freelance musician and have a flexible schedule, no 9-5 tying me down.