If you are looking to 'Cash-Out Refinance' then you will have a near-impossible time doing a cash-out refinance.

One of the real estate agents I spoke to made it seem like it was impossible to find such a deal.

From what I understand, financing on raw land at 20-25% equity is almost impossible.

Going through realtors makes it impossible to get straight answers and transparent data on their quotes, expert opinions etc, expectations of costs they are willing to put forward etc. 

This is not ideal, however, and makes it a little harder to substantiate the fact that it was intended to be a rental property, but it's not impossible.

You need to believe in yourself, in your abilities and have an attitude that nothing is impossible in this world if you sincerely work towards it.

@Pablo BarrientosIf they are adhering to everything stated in their lease and the only motivation here of you "evicting" is because you want to increase your bottom line, it's going to be impossible. 

In our case our rehabbed triplex was receiving a lower appraisal than every triplex that had sold (most of which had not been rehabbed).I tell everyone in the San Diego market that recovery of finances on BRRRR in this market is difficult not because it is hard to add the value but because it is virtually impossible to get the refinance appraisal to indicate you added the value (if you sold the appraisal would come in very near the negotiated price).Do not expect different for your next BRRRR in San Diego. 

I am evaluating properties in the U.S. while living overseas and that makes it really impossible to view the properties in person.

Unfortunately it will be nearly impossible to prove anything...you may have a solid theory, but it sounds like you have ruled out the ones you can prove as a source.So that means you will likely eat the cost if you charge and the tenant fights it in court.If its water warping the laminate I would think the subfloors would have some water stains....have you pulled some of it up in the bad areas?