This may be a no/low money down alternative.

We have started anew but wanted to set up alternate streams of income from either passive or active real estate so we are not caught in the situation again where 9 members of my family are all unemployed at the same time.Doing this with my family (Brother, Sister, Father and Aunt).

Alternatively, if I'm being crazy and there's a better idea out there, I'd love to hear it.

What alternatives are people using or can I use to pay the contractor via Credit Card?

Alternatively, if you can negotiate the right price, this could be a good wholesale deal that you can sell to a more experienced buyer who works in those areas.

Account Closed  I have not found anyone who would use a new appraised value sooner than 6 months, even among the bank statement / alternative doc lenders.  

Is it possible to refi with a 203k so I'm able to finish and sell or is there a better alternative.  

20%-25% downpayments on some multifamily deals can get expensive, especially for someone starting out.I have 3 questions; can you get a purchase money mortgage for a multifamily investment property, is that a bad idea, what are possible alternatives?

There is a lot of vacant land up there, so if prices climb, they just build more ...Alternatively, if you do not already own your primary residence, I would look to acquire that in a nicer neighborhood which will be more of an appreciation play.

Alternately, you can live there with your wife for 2 years, rent an additional up to 3 years after that, sell, and take up to $500k capital gain tax free since it was your primary residence.