A true "private Lender" as investors think of them are friends family or associates that lend to you becuase they know and trust you.

True.

What you say is good and true in theory, However when you run actual numbers many good sounding strategies don't work.

They taught me to be a true transactional engineer and I have been able to do multiple transactions.

The reputation for Chicago continues to hold true.

A little complicated but I'm seeing it as true.

That is the only unit that is probably true market value.We considered flipping the building and have some offers - but they want at least one unit empty.In reality - we would like to keep the building as it has great rent roll potential- but we need to contest these leases.Any advice?

@Chris Elliott this is just plain not true.

Even if this isn't true, why have there been no publicized efforts to even challenge the law?

This is even true in the stronger markets.So it's not abnormal that you're seeing lower rental rates.