Look for some alternative financing so I don’t have to sell investments and incur capital gains tax.5. 🤷🏻‍♂️?

So diversification of asset classes with alternative uncorrelated assets is probably wise, and perhaps carrying lower leverage on STR/LTR going forwards. 

Additionally, we are open to exploring other options beyond selling, so any advice or alternative strategies from those with experience in similar properties would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for any guidance or connections you can provide.Best regards,Matt Ginsberg

But, I still think that your course is very much worth to look at as a better alternative to apartments.

Alternatively, if more time is needed, then they could pay you a fee to sell them an "option contract" to buy the property at a set price within a given time period.

The 'rule of thumb' that everyone should ALWAYS follow is... educate yourself and verify everything - Whenever you put money into any investment you need to research the rules that apply to that investment strategy from alternate sources and verify what you are being told - Never make an investment if you don't understand the issues and verify every claim made through county public records and other, 3rd party sources. 

@Kyle MasonTo increase your loan amount, consider strategies like increasing rental income, co-signing with a co-signer, using portfolio loans, negotiating seller financing, down payment assistance programs, paying down debt, and considering alternative loan products like DSCR loans, non-QM loans, and bridge loans.

Alternatively, if there is no equity in the property do a friendly foreclosure between the LLC and you mortgage holder. 

I am building a vertical addition above the existing main level which would have vaulted ceilings OR alternatively the front half would be vaulted and rear where the bath/closet is situated would have flat ceilings with rooftop deck above.    

Also, an alternative would be to put the money into an escrow account then once you have documents, verify legitimacy.