A smooth sea never produced a skilled sailor (Franklin D.

If you have a lender you trust and work with regularly, it wouldnt hurt to have a conversation about it with them.

During the renovation phase, adhere strictly to the scope of work and budget, conducting regular walkthroughs to monitor progress and ensure quality.As the project nears completion, prepare for sale by staging the property to highlight its best features and create buyer appeal.

Regularly communicate with them to stay updated on progress and address any issues promptly.

It’s a good gesture assuming it is part of what gets regularly checked and restocked if needed. 

I'm in a small town with nobody to really network with on a regular basis.

And keep in mind that the rate on the 2nd lien will likely be 10-12% so depending on the cash flow it might not actually yield that much cash to you at closingMore importantly, it's just more debt so ultimately it sounds like you need an income-producing event to actually improve your situation and avoid some of the consequences that you mentioned

Just FYI :-)Yeah I know Simpson makes a structural screw for hangers now, with a hex head, but I’ve been seeing a lot of regular deck screws used lately and obviously if they’re not structural they don’t have the shear strength needed to support a deck.

He used to be a regular presenter at one of the local REIAs.

Network with investors, analyze properties regularly and build a strong team early.Good luck!