@Leslie Beiai think offering equity when what you seem to need is just a loan doesn't make sense.  

Commercial Loan How did you add value to the deal?

It separates your personal assets from your business, providing a safeguard if any legal issues arise related to tenants or the property.

Not having the latter I find myself on a journey to build a portfolio not just for wealth's sake, but to move the proverbial needle on beautiful design and provide a more pleasant built environment for all!

If a policy excludes wind coverage (more common in places like Florida where insurance is severely strained by weather and other market conditions) then all wind related events are excluded.In those cases, it's sometimes possible to purchase a wind policy (usually covers wind & hail) which would provide tornado protection.

Purchase price: $740,000 Cash invested: $1,300,000 Sale price: $3,850,000 I refer to this project as a new construction house hack, as I secured a primary residence construction loan for a two-family home.

Also for all the value they provide the number 1 thing they all exist to do is enrich the Guru and give him a captive audience to sell more stuff to. 

Have you leveraged lines of credit, private lenders, portfolio loans, or other creative financing options? 

Those who teach and provide information are providing a service. 

To help expedite the rental unit approval/inspection, you can also talk with your local housing provider that runs the Sec 8 program what basic items they look for and make sure you have those covered.