I've been told that a cash-out refi is probably the easiest way to go, but here's my open questions for the community:Maximizing Equity to Pull Out: How do I maximize the appraisal value of property, given that it's now much more square footage, bed/bath count, and rental income potential?

You have to pay the buyer's agent if you don't want them to stay clear of your listing, that's the first half or 3%. 

Has never been used as a rental before. owner built this property so that his mother can live on one side and her care giver live on the other. after she passed away the home has sat vacant for a year and a half other than when the remodel was conducted 

At least with private lending this is the easiest way to bring your new partner on board.

So if he/she deems that half of the flooring is done, then they'll give you $1500 in your draw check.

With 13 acres needed it will most likely need to be at least half outside the city.

I have a half dozen credit cards that are the same scenario.Best of luck in your situation!

There are a half dozen or so ways to calculate rental income.

They would most likely split the deal with you as a wholesale because they are helping but half of something (splitting the profit) is better than all of nothing (not making the deal).

., buying oil companies when they crashed a year-and-a-half ago) can work for us.