In the converse, if you have no job and no money you going to need to use you time to source the deal and terms.

With your fix and flip and construction experience I'm sure you've familiar with dealing with them and may already have gotten the process started.Next as @Matt M. mentioned, a mechanic shop is going to need cleanup (environmental abatement) that could add to your cost.A consultant is definitely wise.  

Someone suggested (I can't find the thread now) in that thread to paint units in a two tone color scheme. 

I got in touch with him to make sure he'd be able to complete the appraisal, but his tone was not promising.

Say it without yelling or profanity, but with a "I mean business" tone of voice. 

If they record a second mortgage, then when you go to refi, you are going to need to pay off both the first and second mortgage in full to do your refi - OR you will need to get the second lien holder to subrogate their mortgage so that your new lender can jump in front of them.2) Ultimately, though, if the house won't cash flow with the two loans, then you have to decide if it makes sense to still do.

Beige and brown tones work as well to give that warmer feeling. 

I'm talking to contractors now to get a ballpark for what I'm going to need to budget for.

Their contracts are 13 weeks and they really only seem to need places for 3 months.

It is typical to need a 1:1 net worth to loan balance and 10% liquidity.