One final thought.

It did finally sell and develop once lot prices got high enough. 

Now I haven't been in the STR game for long, but I do happen to have the largest portfolio of long term rentals in the Cleveland market so take this for what it's worth.....Some speculation based on some semi related experiences being the biggest name in the game in regards to LTR's.To me a lot of the problems you are encountering are a direct result of what type of property you're renting out.

.- After completing the remaining project rent out that space, go after your refi (which clearly has a lot of equity now because you did the work yourself, added income creating units and without pulling another loan... and you're ready and in a fantastic position for the final R - repeat!

He then finally provided 3 references.

Don't pay the contractor the final payment until the job is done, even if he gives you a sob story and pinky promises to come back and finish.

Hello all, I'm so excited to finally be part of the BiggerPockets forum!

I finally found one that came recommended from a few people but now I am seeing awful reviews on BP. 

Account Closed My reply to Jack is Simply :) In my 10 years in business and Real Estate I can tell you and everyone else that there are good attorneys and bad ones, good chiropractors and bad ones, good financial advisors and bad ones, and finally on this very small list: good Realtors and Bad ones :) (if you think all Realtors are out there looking out for their commission and not your best interest, then it is simple, you are right!) 

Hello all,I have finally gains possession of a rental property of squatters that needed to be evicted.