If I am uncomfortable or unsure of how to get something done, the best option is to ALWAYS ask or search for help.

There are two steps you should take here:1 - Speak with an investor friendly agent/property manager who can help you complete a property analysis to determine current value, recommend renovations (if any), and if renovated the after repair value (ARV).2 - Speak with a lender to discuss loan options.

With lad cost and cost of construction I have been having a hard time doing that and that is why now I am looking for different options and suggestions.

Im in the Statesville area and im looking for PM options too. 

Hello Ryan, I was looking in those markets because my local Dover/ New Philadelphia area is small so there's not as many options available.

Take the time to assess your readiness, explore your options, and make an informed decision that aligns with your long-term goals.

There are alternate money options as well. 

If you start thinking about more of an appreciation/cashflow combo play, Columbus is a great option for you, especially since it's only couple of hours away from Cleveland. 

Building homes is fulfilling and lucrative but I often feel like my days are spent just chasing down contractors and materials, and pointing out everything that is wrong with work that has been completed.Over the last ~6 months I thought long and hard about all my options.

I'm looking into a few different loan options.