And it's done to intimidate; but I turned the tables, and it's clear he isn't accustomed to that, nor does he like it when it's done to him. 

For example, you can upload a table of say loan data, ask it to rearrange the data with only pertinent columns and rows, map out the addresses, apply formulas (ie.

Zoning, subcontractors, mother nature, P/I during construction and rent up, your loan doesn't get "fixed" until after construction, material inflation, etc, etc, etc.You have taken most of the risk off the table with family financing and family construction. 

You can bring cash to the table to facilitate the refi by using savings, loan against 401k, and/or getting another loan against some other asset. 

We added $40K-$50K refinishing the hardwood floors, removing wallpaper, painting walls and updating the kitchen & bathroom with new cabinets, adding granite countertops and creating a BEAUTIFUL dining room off the kitchen that was wasted space as an enclosed porch, and also added french doors leading out to a newly-built pre-finished deck we added so the new owners could enjoy their gorgeous fenced in backyard.

We paid more for a commercial property (less hassle from the City in regard to getting a permit) and our theme is quintessential French. 

Don't let that time table of summer 2025 make you take a deal that is not the right one for you.

The upstairs loft is underutilized..its just another living room, you need to do something very different there (adult games, poker, pool table, bar etc perhaps?)

So I have posted " many say they want to network" but ok, what do you bring to the table? 

I am VERY certain I have made some (or many) mistakes or left money on the table or overpaid etc... but all of these deals are cash flow positive after all costs + vacancy and maintenance.