I need to develop my knowledge base, learn how to evaluate deals and make quality offers.

I just stumbled upon a company that has developed a sales funnel system and they seem to have a good product for lead generation and conversions. 

Unless it was found as a typical expense and included in the lease development stage , unfortunately, the owner would probably have to incur that expense upfront and slowly be paid back when new leases were made through higher rent and was able to be incurred as new language in the new lease and understood by the new tenant about who is responsible (at least partially) for that or any other possible capital expense.With regards to the problem stated about using the landlord's panel, you might gain some additional wattage is by possibly downsizing some of your breakers. 

I also like personal development books as I believe personal development is just as important as learning the nuts and bolts of investing.

Eager to hear more about how things develop for you!

It's like developing your muscles. 

Working with a regional bank turned out to be the solution for us.

There was a previous agreement that i inherited that stated they can use the lot until future development.

any good self development books out there?

A good agent will help you develop a strategy, guide you when analyzing deals and has an established network of lenders, contractors and other professionals.