Last; only honest, ethical, above-board solutions please. 

I'd go to the condo board and tell them what happened.

Thus I went to the review board.

Then I started adding bill boards and grab new ones as they come up.  

You need to join the local board and join a local brokerage.

Most people not on these boards would benefit from diversification by adding real estate to their investments (while many on these board probably could benefit by diversification with non-real-estate investments).Warren Buffett's argument against too much diversification basically boils down to him wanting to spend a lot of time becoming an expert on 10 companies he owns vs. buying some of 200 companies (as he doesn't think anyone can really be an expert on 200). 

We would prefer to have someone experienced on board for our first deal - and potentially many more if we like the relationship. 

Or add some strips over the paneling to give it a board and batten ranch bunkhouse look.

Specifically, it states:(1) An individual need not obtain a mortgage loan originator license under ORS 86A.200 to 86A.239 to make a residential mortgage loan in which the borrower will use the funds to construct, alter, move, enlarge, replace, repair, or develop land for one to four dwelling units designed or suitable for residential occupancy subject to the following conditions:(a) The borrower does not intend to reside in the completed dwelling;(b) The lender verifies that the borrower is licensed by the Construction Contractors Board as a contractor and holds an endorsement as a:(A) Residential general contractor;(B) Residential specialty contractor;(C) Residential limited contractor; or(D) Residential developer.

My wife wasn't completely on board either.