So raising money via other people and using other means of leverage like bank loans and credit cards are the other thoughts that come to mind.

My credit and income are solid.

(I will be taking 9-12 credit hours a semester for the next four semesters).

So, I agree 100% that I need to weigh the costs and benefits and know the risks. 

Lou said that if you don’t generate leads to produce people who might need credit repair, maybe you run across someone randomly and can refer them to us (The Hare’s and myself).

I am looking for a mentor / potential partner whom can benefit mutually from future business.Please message me if you are interested.

Get a line of credit on the house.

You can also search portfolio lenders, you might across some of the same information as you've fingers with smaller community banks and credit unions but both of those are viable options for your position.Happy Investing...

This may negate the benefits of claiming the CCA deduction in prior years.  

Would I benefit in contacting a general contractor to evaluate or is there another I could call who may specialize in this sort of thing?