So this plan might not cover the risk scenario if we were to liquidate in a timeframe shorter than what we've planned for.

I can't remember how many times I was "cooled off" and I was honestly surprised when they asked me to be a Mod.

I'm currently 23 and have access to around 40k liquid to buy a home when my lease is up in March of 2025.

This type of exchange provides investors with a way of increasing liquidity and diversification of their real estate investments, while deferring very costly capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes that may result from the sale of properties.

I did have over 200 section 8 houses as I drank the cool aid way back when .. but geesh now we just stick to A class and live with the 4 to 6% returns and no drama and no destroyed houses.. its more than just the tenants its also the neighborhoods were crime is real etc..

I don't think you even need to be a general contractor or subcontractor to set up an account there.They have a cool warehouse Northwest of Chicago.Otherwise, Home Depot's Lifeproof floor is pretty nice too, but not sure how it compares in pricing to what you saw.

How is your credit, income, other liquid assets and how will those stand up in a year or two when complete?

That would've been cool!

Liquidity is needed to close the loan and having lots of additional liquidity may help you to get an exception, but it will not make up for experience or a low FICO entirely. 

Consider liquid assets like a 401k as part of your down payment.