In that case, the best option remain is likely to wait for appreciate to raise the property and rent in the future to provide more cash out refinance options or simply find other ways to come up with additional down payments.

I am seeking to purchase BRRRR properties for long term investments as well as fix and flip opportunities for additional income in Brevard County.

. ;)  In addition, you may close on a lease/rental, you usually get commission in the entire lease term.

Now he says he isn't going to do what's required to get the permits and he is putting a lien on the property if I don't pay him an additional $40K on top of the $51K I already paid to date.

I had to not only list and promote but I had to protect the equity during the negotiations with the prospect buyers, coordinate the move out with the tenant, who was previous property manager and was exercising all her rights which tend to make the situation less than ideal for sellers/landlords.

Additionally, I could enter the fray of the council meeting putting as a potential buyer, describing my idea for the property and helping sway them into allowing nonconforming use.

Additionally, why do you need to be on site? 

If you did that, does that additional house have to be a single family? 

I am refinancing a property to free up money for additional investments.

Additionally, I say go to meetups and free webinars, trainings, events etc.