Narrowing down the options will probably come down to comps and city/neighborhood specifics; things like permits.Any good suggestions for finding out how long permits are taking in certain areas?

Fishtown and Point Breeze are strong options but can be pricey.

If so, I'd consider those options first as they fit in the infinite banking concept.

After sitting vacant for a while I'm entertaining the option of converting to residential units.

What are options for having our investors pay their share of this monthly fee?   

There are more options for renters so it's putting pressure on rents btwn 10%- 20%.

Staging your house well can help you attract more attention from buyers, which ultimately helps it sell faster and maybe for a higher price than an unstaged home (see visual):What Are My Staging Options?

You have to compare your expenses with each management style and find the option that works best for you.

I do want liquidity to invest elsewhere which is why I'd like the cash back from the reno ASAP, but I don't need liquidity equal to the value of the house--just the basement build-out, if possible.With option #3--how do you "cash out immediately"?

Other sources may get you leads but more don't pan out in my experience.