Look into ways to pay, like common loans, government-backed loans, or money from private people.

I personally use my HELOC for down payments on homes and then quickly pay if off, this allows me to always have a liquid down payment source on hand.

So you are in 16k and paying maybe on average let's say 1k per month for 5 months. 

Pay to seller when lien lapses.

If I´m not mistaking if you sell you´d get more money out than you would with a cash out refi.So if you want cashflow, notes pay monthly.

Pay a visit to the spot, as an OOS investor, for the first few house(s) projects probably 2-3x month.

@Michael Wentzel I usually pay $1400 for rental LLC taxes and another $300 for personal-6 houses total between LLC and personal ownership.

It has a tenant facing portal where tenants can pay their rent, which the app deposits into our account the next business day (even though ACH payments do not regularly settle for 4 days!).  

I’m looking to connect with someone to help discuss the process so I can get with my city to gain a grant yo have them pay for it vice coming out of my pocket.

Now the hurtle is paying for it!