This is just the latest in an arduous process, to find the deal under market value on the land, rezone it to multifamily district (long and costly process), permit a six suite rental (difficult with many technical fire code and structural engineering challenges), build the units (using all my experience in home building and every possible favour and technique learned over the years to project manage), get financing to finish construction (from a private lender after the bank lenders totally dried up on this type of financing), and pre lease the units while under construction to quality tenants.  

Short Term Project Long Term Project Lower Points Higher Points Higher Note Rate Lower Note Rate Here is an example for a standard fix and flip loan with a 12-month term.

Just trying to learn as much as I can for when get this project finished and am.ready to roll again.

Did you ever find someone to help you with this project? 

This is not a "DIY project."

Try to find someone that will let you provide some sweat equity into one or more of their projects while you learn the ropes. 

The downside is that the nature of project competition means you can get lower quality work and find a disconnect with those you work with since they are looking for more short-term work. 

You do all the work and project manage.

Anyone have an approach on tackling larger maintenance items without vacancy? 

Hello XXXXXXXXXXX, I’m sorry for writing you, but I’m a local landlord and house flipper looking for my next project.