Your lender will probably require a new appraisal which will establish current value.If you then add three more units you can get a new appraisal and refinance based on the new value.  

More importantly I am looking to establish solid relationships.I am even looking to help where I can: hands on, or in office.

It is a function of asset-type (commercial property) and asset value (I will establish a new LLC at about $2MM) for risk management.  

The  point was if another blatently used your property for a significant period of time they had established an ownership claim in that land.  

Perhaps down the line once a relationship is established an equity deal could be worked out, but off the bat.  

You typically won't find financial advisors that alternative assets like notes and real estate but they do exist in the fee-based space.

Once the value is established, your options will open up.  

The technology side has always vexed me and I understand that your ability to efficiently and quickly market your wholesale deals to as many investors as possible is critical to establishing your credibility and presenting your properties in the best possible light. 

Is it possibe to find longer terms if I don't already have an established relationship with these CD persons/entities?

On the other hand when you walk through a house that was built in the 1970's in a well established neighborhood and you walk inside and it feels brand new and everything is done right that is a product you can take pride in offering and a family can feel safe buying.