Additionally, you may need to have discussions with your JV partner to come to a mutually agreeable solution for the long-term ownership of the property.

I am self employed contractor and have half the year off to do renovations over the next few years.

This is a very broad question and without tons of additional info no one credible will be able to provide you a logical response.

Not sure why it posted as I was just trying to add it to my profile but there is some info on the deal lmao

Adding an additional panel for the second unit can cost between $5-10k.

I have hired a lot of people over the years to manage my properties and I have never paid them an additional fee to re-rent the property.

I have access to my employers subs for plumbing, electrical, and we have some finish guys for rock/trim.   

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Note that conventional loans allow 5% down for multi-families now...It sounds like even with your father's help, you still don't have sufficient funds, much less also having additional reserves...What, may I ask, is your job? 

After a thorough set up with them we simply email them receipts with a note for what it was for/what project and they allocate it into the right category.Now if you have the capacity to learn quickbooks or employ someone who is versed in it then that is your best bet.