I know the ins and outs of construction, I have a great relationship will a wide variety of trades people and I am pretty handy myself.

Let him look over the lease and ask if it is indeed a "legal" agreement, as well as ask about your PM relationship. 

We are looking forward to LEARNING & NETWORKING with like-minded individuals while cultivating long-lasting relationships within the industry.

If you have a title company that is investor-focused (or supportive), and owned by an attorney (or at least has good relationships with a law office) then you should have a helpful guide to generate the debt instruments needed. 

The house itself is an old historic victorian in the Irvington Neighborhood of Indianapolis, it was a primary residence for a few years before relocating.

Once you develop a relationship with a bank you might see them loosen up. 

Charlie Fitzgerald , Do you have relationships with investors from NJ?

If you any relationships with a local title officer or attorney, they may give you a few minutes on the phone to talk through this.  

There is a relationship between the stock market and Silicon valley RE prices too!

My business partner/mentor has relationships with subcontractors that we have used on all of the projects we've been involved in.