I would finish the project , rent it out and then refinance to hold 

I added value to the deal by strategically investing $15,000 in targeted renovations, including modernizing the decor and enhancing the property’s appeal with stylish finishes and functional updates.

For example, we finish the basements with indoor/outdoor carpet (instead of LVP, which makes it feel a lot more homey), because we know parents go nuts in the winter if they can't send the kids downstairs to pay - or have a space for the guys to watch the game on Sunday.

They're definitely still out there, they're just a bit harder to find but it's just really about having a good contractor that can get you accurate quotes for how much the rehab will be and an experience realtor / broker who can give you accurate ARVS for what the property will be worth once the work is finished and helping you find these deals as soon as they hit the market, or has a good source for off the market properties that might be viable.

That being said, I scrapped the idea and bought another rental property.One hack to consider, a colleague of mine finished a third floor, made the third floor the living room and kitchen and the second floor the two bedrooms because that scenario avoided the need for a second means of egress.

You need ppl who know the comps and they know what the finished product will trade for in the end.  90% of the comps sent to you by those trying to sell you the asset are soooo blown out. 

We introduced a new color scheme for our new construction homes.Once the exterior paint was finished, we realized that we strongly disliked the color we chose for the garage door.Easy fix, spend the money to repaint the garage door and update the color package for future homes.Hiccups like this happen every day in this industry.

I bought a 5 acre property through the tax sale in June and finally getting title work finished.

Good luck on finishing it up. 

Once finished, the stackable duplex will provide two modern rental units in a high-demand Charlotte neighborhood, poised to deliver strong cash flow and long-term appreciation.