Ask them if they would consider financing this type of project. 

The alternative is I pay cap gains taxes and dump the capital into my rebuild project on my primary which would allow me to rebuild without any financing at all. 

Have also done work in DC and Maryland and would say Virginia has significant benefits over DC and Maryland because it is more business friendly and jurisdictions are willing to work with not against developers on projects I mentioned as well as you mentioned With the federal government and government contractors not going away - area is great for investment.

Looking to get into flipping projects preferably in the western suburbs

I know its not what you intended when you made the investment, but holding on if the neighborhood is as bad as you described and doesn't project to have any appreciation events forthcoming is no better.

Hi community,I just closed on my first investment property and it is a house hacking project.

It's great that you give some info on your project.  

Yes, I know Vanguard’s recent-ish medium term projection for Large Cap Blend is 3-5%, but please; I don’t want to lose, in the weeds, this narrative momentum I’ve worked so hard for.

If you plan on doing a lot of value-added projects.

I am in Milwaukee, very hot rental market.Whenever you have an issue like this, think with an XLS and project dollars, for example:- 2 months lost rent: 2 x $2000- 5% lower purchase price: $15,000