The waiting period or what is called in the business "seasoning" to pull out cash using the improved value is set by the the individual loan programs.

I can't make this property easy to get to, but I can steer the habitat restoration with creativity, patience, and sweat equity.

You'd want to report this activity on Sch C instead since it's a different type of business activity.

Guys I read a couple great posts here about HELOC for self employed businesses were there are many write offs to show an income on a tax return.  

Remember to back it out as a business expense too which should make the real rate a point or two lower depending on your tax bracket.2) For securing loans, I incorporate the value stated on balance sheets within my personal financial statements.

It is not easy to connect to someone who knows international CPA.

I started thinking what a great business that guy must have going.

I agree with @Erin Spradlin - I think if you can confirm/convince potential tenants that there is plenty of on street parking it is not an issue, but if it is in a busy neighborhood where finding parking could be difficult I think adding the parking area would help a lot.

As mentioned above, some markets are visited by large groups on vacation while others are more "utilitarian" (business travel, insurance stays, special events, etc.).Competitive analysis will tell you what the market is currently bearing.

It's easy for me to understand how getting a property under contract or an option to buy and then marketing the real property for sale is considered brokering without a license.