They usually have a small upcharge on the work done but it's generally not a profit center for them. 

Reinvest profits, stay patient, and keep building toward replacing your income.

By 2030, we want to have grown a portfolio of over 100 units, created a property management company that manages an additional 100-200 units, and, finally (and most importantly), we will have established a non-profit that is focused on quality, affordable housing that specializes in providing housing and resources at/on the "services cliff" alongside financial counseling and first-time home buyer education in our target area.Our target area is the Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT areas with dreams to expand to Central Massachusetts (Worcester, MA), Southern New Hampshire (Nashua, NH), and Southern Connecticut (New Haven, CT).Would love to meet up with likeminded individuals in our area!

Despite paying fees, doing a deal and making some profit is better than sitting on the sidelines. 

We appreciate your support and understanding during this challenging time.A medical note attached simply says "1 year leave from school for medical reasons"Please advise on what is the best recourse in handling a situation like this?

But, yes, it sounds like simply looking at your numbers and determining whether or not you can absorb a salary is the time to consider it. 

Example, buying a vacant lot from a neighbor and simply explaining that someone else will be on the contract in a few days is not easy.

The smaller more nimble banks such as state chartered or regional banks are better able to service you.If the LLC that owns the property is part of a legitimate business, is profitable, then you stand a good chance of securing some kind of funding.

(I am looking for private lenders who don't charge interest but rather take a portion of the profit.)I emailed the support desk for a refund. 

So I never turned people away simply because they don't meet one or two criteria.