The interesting thing that came to my mind is the question of whether or not my $10k would even be needed.

Just in my mind I feel that owner occupant cash sales are going to cluster a lot on the very low end like under $50-60K since it is hard to finance them or on the very high end like getting into the million dollar and up area, since the people getting those usually are the really rich.

I went over my options and decided to take this route because it gives me some peace of mind I was able to work a doable option for her.

One thought that has crossed my mind is that, here in Chicago, there are tons of co-working places downtown (i.e. in the city of Chicago) but nothing in the suburbs.  

Keep in mind I will have to add a bathroom.

Keep in mind I am a broker, but I'm not brokering this deal.

With that in mind, I see you have repeatedly stated that appraisers analyze comps more than investors or agents.

I know that as I get calls coming in, my mind is scrambling to try and recognize if I'm barking up the wrong tree, or worse, if I may be passing on what could be a good deal!

Was going to live happily (but not rich) ever after in our family's paradise, but daughter's medical needs has brought us back to the San Francisco Bay Area.So now getting my real estate license, working with small group of friends looking to expand our prime location/vacation rental model domestically/globally (already have 5 properties in mind). I

Since no one in their right mind is the trustee of their own trusts, you would have a big problem with that next step to the beneficiaries without a court order.