Obviously I've rounded the edges of the process and simplified it a fair amount, but you get the gist.

If you have the right people to help you in the process and that will offer you transparent and honest communication, along with all the pros and cons associated with the marketplace, then it can be great.

@Nate Wilson I didn't - the reason I wanted to get involved was because I knew individuals who wanted to lend but didn't want to go through the process of finding deals to lend on.

I have funded a corporation from my 401k using the ROBS process (Rollover as Business Start-up). 

The whole hiring of unlicensed person got me pissed off. 

I recently hired a VA who does books.Happy to connect.  

New paint, maybe hiring a designer, adding any new amenities that might bump you to the top. 

I'm assuming you are hiring a builder which is why I put that in the price. if you are general contracting it yourself you could hire an owners rep for maybe a flat 20k and drive the cost down by 50k and get it just to a lucky two bedroom, 1 bath per side.

The owner of the property has asked me to manage the process.

They will look at the area and if others have gone through the variance process.