Thank you in advance.You can apply by your self for a mortgage loan leaving your wife DTI out of the equation. 

I'm completing a 3-5 year financial projection and wanted to know what factors could (or should) equate to Bigger Pockets.

I agree they provide value, and may work for a very small fee, but as investors we're all looking for ways to stretch our dollars, not add costs to the equation.

That's an incredibly part of this equation let only estimating the rehab costs.

@Franklin Abel, The 1031 part of the equation is not going to limit you. 

Clearly, like Mike pointed out, your attempted solution of equating your reputational risk with his monetary risk didn't pan out. 

Such a small question but is really impossible to answer as posted.Not clear if your Dad's business is real estate investments, lending, rentals or if you are "estate agents" which means something different here.If you want to help your Dad, bringing his business online is only a small part of the equation.  

To compare, having the cash in the property (taking a Cashout refi out of the equation to make this point) the money generates $800/month - less some expenses of course and you still earn a few hundred per month.

@Steve Babiak @Hattie Dizmond In your equations you guys did not account for the existing loan mortgage on the property.

Confusion over this arises because many mortgage lenders require escrow impounds for taxes and insurance, so people become accustomed to a mortgage payment that includes those, and then they begin equating that mortgage amount with debt service.