thanks Ryan.

@Ryan Garrison nothing?

Now, if you can get the interest lower, which in turn would increase the CF, then even better, but if it's a choice between higher interest and higher CF, the choice is 100% of the time the same...higher CF.

FHA or a 3% down conventional loan would be a good choice. 

@Ryan Brown..I have lenders who lend on off-kilter properties and locations in OR, but being off-grid might really be out of bounds even for the most aggressive lenders. 

Unless you have a deal in the works, need cash fast, have other debts, or have fears about the market a conventional cash-out ReFi is the optimal choice.

You have made the choice, now it is about finding your investment method.

I work with a lot of investors and they tend to gravitate to some local guys, but the choice is yours of course.  

I agree with your choice, especially with foundation issues.You could also just take your time with renovations, little by little on your own free time.

@Ryan Garrison San Diego, CA.