The process is too messy and too many human factors play a major role.

Open an account is an easy process of filling out a form.

I would like to know if I can preserve some/all of my liquid capital by avoiding an all cash deal for the lot/land.My thought process is...

The liquid capital I have allocated for acquisition is in the $100k-$130k range. it may not be much but I am looking for properties that need a lot of work and being that i'm in construction this part or the process should be less of an expense for me. 

And since that equity will be trapped once your renovations are done, converting investment money into improvements on your primary doesn't feel like the best initial use (especially considering the huge up front cost of paying tax on the profit).I'd let the primary take care of itself. 

Keep an open mind and remain adaptable since home hacking is a dynamic process.

Would love to hear your tenant screening processes and how that works.

This will likely result in an eviction and they may cause more damage on the way out.3) Start the eviction process now for a lease violation. 

On the plus sign I have seen huge bargains at auctions as well as people overbidding.

I'm a huge fisherman and it's on my bucket list.