If you still need help with this project or any others reach out to me.

Yes there are, but basically its a simple question from what I recall.

I am currently getting A LOT of quotes and looking to find a contractor/construction individual to help with this project over the summer.

So the first thing you need to know is how much money you have to invest, because that will tell you the max project cost you can afford or should invest. 

If it helps, it is 15 mins from where the new Chula Vista Bayfront project will be ('they' say it will raise home values). 

and then if you refinance your cash flow will basically go to 0.

Back to your project, if the unit could use some upgrades, and the market shows that tenants will pay an increased rent for those upgrades, then you should improve the property.  

I'm looking to do a personal project of mine where i'll be building my own personal residence and decided to do it with just straight cash, and the idea was to cash-out refinance the property after it's completed.

You basically fill it with dirt and cheap soil and then plant all on top so someone can have a garden or nice option there.

Is it possible to use the projected income of a str property built in 2024 and use that income to help qualify for a heloc on another property