I have been offered 32 unit Mini Storage. After closing cost  I’ll be at 250k. built in 2017. 
2600.00 MO income. rents can be raised some not much right now. 80% LTV I’ll be out of pocket 54,000. 
My thinking is th...

We still have lots of looks and saves on Zillow but no offers now.

@Matt DornakWhat is the specifics- If it’s selling a property to buy another there could be programs that work but other than that, no owner occupied loan to delay financing

Let’s assume there are no better choices of prospects.

Strategy is to continue to using the BRRR method, but I am doing it using my VA benefits which allow me to purchase for zero down no PMI.  

Many rehabs look like the other guys "contractor specials" - no heart, no joy.So how do you find a designer who will commit to creating and selecting a scheme for an overall project?

I guess no wrong answer. 

We’re looking to remodel our small kitchen (about 12 x 12, L-shaped), and convert the garage into 2 bedrooms (not an ADU, no added bathrooms or kitchen, just adding bedrooms to the house).  

No, you generally would not get to count your time as a $$ investment.

I had Roto-Rooter go get me a second estimate and they say, "there's no leak.