I'm willing to bet that your flooring contractor is charging per sq. foot which means he makes more money by doing it the easy way.I'll be doing a flooring job soon and the only place I will be putting the flooring underneath anything is in the bathroom where it will go under the toilet and vanity only because it would be virtually impossible to install the vinyl planks in the small spaces between them and the walls and the tub. 

HELOC is ideal to access your cash. 

I am in the process of refinancing one of the parks which will pay off the debt of that one park and I will have access $$.

It's a multi unit of  2 2bedroom apartments, 2- 1 bedroom apartments, and 1 space that's commercial spot.

Needless to say, I messed a lot of things up.Some things I know for next time:-make sure to include security deposits credit and prorated rent credit in the purchase contract-make sure to keep all addendums that may be needed saved on computer for quick access-get all the necessary documentation for rehab funding from the contractor before going into contract on the property (my lender needed his insurance, workers comp, experience, etc. and I was not able to get rehab funded in the loan because the contractor would not send this to me and it was too late for me to find another contractor)-check that title has gotten the documents correct before they are sent over to the seller-take pictures of the house during the walkthrough for insurance purposes-check for flood zone early on -give yourself a realistic timeline for closing-check reviews on title company before choosing oneDoes anyone else have any recommendations? 

Something that I find very valuable is the access to the locals, other businesses, and city leaders in these areas when investing in commercial.

So, to still buy in that winter time frame and fill in the empty renting space in between, would it work to just airbnb that time period?

Previously a duplex, with one bedroom one bath units, we transformed the property into an SFH with three beds and three baths, the property has a ton of space, which is excellent for the crowded downtown location.

There would be a common kitchen. social area, and bathing area (a few baths/showers) but each unit would have living space, bedroom, 0.5 bath, and a small kitchenette.  

usp=drivesdkAll attic photos are taken from the SE corner of the house, from one of two attic accesses on either side of the HVAC unit.