I estimate construction costs, create plan sheets, and project manage for my every day job.

If there is no cost savings don t use containers.Investigate use of ICFs for a build as you can build from foundation to rafters on a DIY basis in less than one week.

You have this real estate asset, which has gone bust, which your basis has gone to zero on.

Can anyone recommend some good local investment groups that gather on a regular basis in my area?

Small accredited investor capital is a huge capital market that can supplement institutional and public sources of financing and provide narrow alignment on a per project basis.

That may not seem like a big jump, but a 50 basis points (0.5%) increase in the UR has historically been a very reliable recession indicator.

Tax properties going up every year is pretty common up here in the Northeast (NY, NJ & PA); but our property values (tax basis) also go up slightly.

No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.

@Ryan Ness Interesting scenario, as I commute an hour every day for work also!

Apprasials allow a certain amount of lenders fees on top of the sale price and will include that in the appraisal as  acceptable to establishing value for the basis of the loan.