Alternatively, a PM might be a good idea. 

Alternatively, give the tenant access, but explain that as it wasn't part of the original lease and there are increased costs (water, electricity and the machines), if they want to use it, there will be a small increase in the rent (assuming they are month to month) or a monthly fee if they are on a lease.

What do you suggest as an alternative -- cold calling? 

Alternatively you could consider investing passively.

Whether you have the cash to finance these projects yourself or you find a hard-money lender to help you with the costs, we have a new alternative that's not only better than cash or cheaper than hard money, it enables you to do multiple projects at one time for the same amount of cash or less.

A couple of points increase in the interest rate is a material enough change in the economics to make many opportunities no longer viable to us.

We found ourselves having to front the initial rehab costs on our credit cards to pay the contractor time and materials and then reimburse ourselves with the draw monies. 

You would be surprised how many people have funds for all different types of real estate and alternative investment strategies. 

We want to do the work ourselves (our own labor, we pay permits, we buy materials etc) to save the money and gain the experience/knowledge and we're willing to pay for their time.

Other materials i got at wholesale because i own a business.Any suggestions from people that have been through the process?