Let's say you have good credit and minimal outstanding debt.

More like $40.Portland bills around 1.5 cents a gallon coming in, then 3 times that as "waste water" going out.

You should be able to find a lender, it might take a few calls and possibly a wasted appraisal fee or two.

We're happy to help you achieve your design and performance goals if you build ground up, rehab a shell, or minimally modify an existing property.

You can sue whomever you want, but I personally think you are wasting your time. http://wiseinsurancegroup.com/impact-a-claim-has-on-a-texas-home-insurance-policy/

Though you'd perhaps have to pay about $27k in negative cash flow worst case over the next 9 years ($250/month neg. cash flow x 12 months x 9 years), this money isn't wasted - a large majority of it is paying down what's left on your mortgage on an income producing asset.

(Offer your house furnished for +$$) I stay aware of local market rental rates so I minimize vacancy.

That can be copied a given to the owner and make them more comfortable with your ability to close.Another thing you should consider selecting an office for its convenient location and have a minimal of distractions.  

Then on the other hand, you'll have almost as many people tell you that it's impossible, dangerous, a waste of time, and give plenty of reasons why.

Seems like a waste of everyone's time to report a few bucks, but the government lives off wasted time.