Depending upon which computer you're using {Mac, Pc} its level {XP, Vista, 2000, Win/7, Win/8 and now Win/10} the IE browser is a Law Unto Itself. 

(He built his net worth from nothing in the early 80's to 25-30 million, company plane, the whole 9... in the 2000's and was an early developer for Wal Mart among other things over the years...looking forward to getting to sit down with him again.)He felt his greatest asset was the ability to think outside the box -- not saying anyone here is not doing so and that I am by what I propose below.  

We meet the first Tuesday of every month and have investors spanning all strategies and experience levels.

If you don't have a lot of time then turnkey investment properties can make a lot of sense for you.Another question to consider is your knowledge and experience levels. 

My lending partner for example, is maxed at lending $2.2M currently, which is adjust by a number of things, including the level of deposits that they have on account.Your strategy is a common suggestion.  

So here's what I'd do....I would refinish the wood, something I have done with some success myself just for cost of rental sander, sand paper (all three grit levels), and stain and poly....get a bid on hiring it out, too..

I do understand that there is a level of difficulty, however, I am ultimately trying to become financially independent and there is nothing more difficult than achieving that.

But it depends on your experience and comfort level if you want to leverage yourself more or less.

Hard money lending is risky enough without taking it to that level.

Finding and retaining help to increase the pace is critical to me and my business and is currently my greatest challenge keeping me from expansion.