During the renovation, I faced several challenges due to the home’s age and hidden damages, including ruptured plumbing, termite infestation, rotted wood, and lack of insulation.

Hey @Dan ErmolovichSorry to hear you’re facing this challenge...evictions are one of the tougher aspects of real estate investing, and being out of state adds to the difficulty.

If I invest in residential RE, it is not to achieve returns barely above passive options.  

Some more options for investors facing similar problems with Beattie, Blacktip, or other builders:1) Contact a real estate attorney to advise you on your options.2) File a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) (more info: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/file-a-complaint/)3) File a complaint with the Attorney General for the State of Florida (more info: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/how-to-contact-us/file-a-complaint)4) For filing a small claim (under $8,000) in Lee County Civil Court (more info: https://www.leeclerk.org/departments/courts/small-claims)5) Contact WINK News with your story.

You can barely see the seedlings in this picture.  

Our property has HOA-mandated fences and faces a lake.  

I faced numerous hurdles and stressful moments, but I persevered and built a successful approach.To tackle this challenge, I recommend starting early by building relationships and seeking investors.

My goal is to bump up rents and give the property a face lift over the next 18 months.

Getting a lot in equity, barely anything in Cashflow.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.