Your background as a licensed architect with experience in commercial and residential projects is an incredible asset, especially here where so many members are navigating construction, renovations, and design challenges.Out of curiosity, have you worked on any projects that were particularly challenging or rewarding?

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. 

you will need MASSIVE power lines available.

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.

I lost one once that projected great return because i requested an estoppel before accepting the offer.