MTR and STR operate more like a business.

It’s off of a very busy road with lots of frontage and its own personal billboard on top of the building.I’m having a hard time figuring out what to do with the property, whereas it is more on the outskirts of town.

We rented the 2/1 side for $1300/mn and thought we could finish the addition of the bath and closet but got so busy with my construction business I still have not completed the work.

All those things, and more, need to be ironed out.Question 2From a tax perspective, if you put a dollar in a business and when you sell you get a dollar back, that is a $0 profit, so from that perspective there is no tax. 

BiggerPockets or LinkedIn can also help you connect with like-minded individuals. 

I've looked into the one-stop shop tools, but none are quite as good as these individual tools yet in my opinion. 

I saw in Charlotte Business journal that housing supply increased in January and continues to increase into February.  

As mentioned by @Chris Mason, Bridge Loans: These short-term loans can provide immediate financing until more traditional financing becomes available or until the property stabilizes and becomes more attractive to lenders.Interest rates and stipulations may be a pain.Out of the box here and requires a few more research, SBA Loans: Small Business Administration loans can be an option, especially the SBA 7(a) loan program, which can be used for hotel acquisitions.I heard someone  mention - Mezzanine Financing: it involves a combination of debt and equity financing, which might appeal to some investors looking for higher returns.

Also, it can avoid filing an amendment.Another great point on eligibility- SEP IRAs require net self-employment income from activities like 1099 contract work, real estate sales, wholesaling, or other self-employment business income.Passive income as you have highlighted, does not qualify. 

I used the proceeds to start my business.