I have done extensive research on how the process works but does anyone have any suggestions regarding financing (besides FHA)?

Join local real estate investment groups, attend industry conferences, and seek out mentors with extensive experience in foreclosure properties.

One tool I've utilized extensively for personal and client acquisitions are seller carried transactions. 

I am considering a 20 foot extension to my cabin - a new master suite with bathroom and fireplace, that would take me to around 2900 feet. 

If you are a little fish, or a new fish , or a late fish to filing it’s highly likely you will get pushed out with an extension. 

Doors (or clients) that require extensive and constant attention from my staff are not long for this world and will be cut loose.As @Richard F. mentioned, clients fall into those two categories (micromanaging, time-sucking parasites who place zero value on the value of your time, or the "don't bother me unless the house burned down" clients).   

"I'd love to be an extension of your brand. 

They have some of the most extensive fees because this way they can charge you fees but low points.You can expect to pay about 1,500 in closing cost fees: Legal, processing, underwriting.To get in a good loan, you would need some experience in real estate flipping/holding preferably in Houston and be 100k liquid and have credit 700+.You fill those three needs and I can help you for sure.

I've also looked extensively into Cleveland.

In addition coffee being a commodity varies so extensively on supply and demand, which is also impacted by the aforementioned characteristics i described earlier.