This essentially means that, during renovations, he has the opportunity to bring himself all the way up to 50/50 partners with me, or close to it.What does not sit right is that I have created this whole opportunity and would like to feel compensated by retaining significant value in the project rather than opening the doors for losing 50% of my investment when I am certainly able to do it on my own.

I moved here from Florida after seeing the projected growth.

Now 217,500 is what you want your max budget to be on this project. 

I am planning to excavate my project site at 1893 N US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, Florida, and I require approximately 45,000 cubic yards of fill material.

I don't mind hopping on a quick call to compare selling vs what you could get out if you decided to refinance and pull some of your cash out of the project.

Not overexposed financially, fast projects, easy exits.  

I know that sounds pretty basic, but it's especially important as municipalities are putting in restrictions on STRs.

A major electrical expense has basically no ROI.   

Plus put an address in the estimator on Awning.com's free tool and that will also give you a basic idea.

I haven't spent much time in the Rock Co area but it looks like you guys are doing awesome projects there!