I’m curious, what’s been the biggest hurdle for you when it comes to securing funding for your real estate projects?

Long term security. 

Sometimes it’s the smartest move to gain liquidity and to secure your position with your remaining properties.

So what's the better idea than a decentralized, enterprise, uncorruptible and secure and secure monetary network?

I can tell you that you won't secure a REFI term longer than the term that is left on your lease. 

Well there's a reason they screen their borrowers, secure their loans with a first position trust deed/mortgage and charge a small fortune to make such a loan.

Permitting also secures compliance and avoids fines, which can be significant in LA.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

While I'm not entirely discouraged, I feel like I've invested significant resources (LLC, website, domain) without securing a deal that generates cash flow.Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. 

Once the municipal/state requirements are all set, do a thorough screening for any prospective tenants, have a solid lease ready to go, and take move-in pictures to have on record for any security deposit deductions after they move out.

With the recent nation wide updates for flood modeling, you'll want to plan for bigger ponds.