Option 1 and 2 involve either ground up construction or a space you're not familiar with.

You had many options to choose from and you chose us. 

Trying to see if any what my options would be.

This would be a basic package with available options offered to each participating home owner..

BRRRR definitley helps, you'll need that equity so you have options. 

In addition my investor is exploring the option of getting a variance to add a parking spot in the backyard of the property.

In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.

If he says no, is my only option to back out and lose the earnest money deposit ($6,000) or go forward with the purchase, knowing I'll have a $3,000 - $5,000 bill or more if I decide to do this later?

There is also a two piece option, one piece being the tub, and the shower walls being one piece.

I have to say the curriculum was very comprehensive, they covered everything from sandwich lease options to sub2.