Tell them if they don't, you will take it out of their security deposit and they will have to replenish their deposit.

Credit score can help you secure a great rate so make sure to get started on that if you aren't already.

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

Do nothing...the tenant isn't renting that area and has no right to dictate how you use it as long as it poses no security/safety risk to them. 

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. 

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

Building out my portfolio with strategic, secure passively cash-flowing assets to continue to build leveraged equity.

Section 8 tenants are another way to secure rent payment with government backing.The Midwest is a solid market for rent growth, cashflow, and decent appreciation.Look at a market like Lansing, MI.

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

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.