Quote from @Damian LaGrange: It doesn't matter what they think it is worth.

I just find that they aren't worth it because of all the edits you have to make on the spreadsheet to get the same result, and one of the softwares refused to allow Journal Entries which seemed like a huge red flag to me. 

If it turns out well a good lender is worth their weight in gold.

One other thing to look for in a future architect, is one that has a track record of working with developers AND knows the entitlement processes for the very specific type of development you are doing.

You will have to have a good track record of revenue for an unsecured loan though.

They should put the tenant on notice, and indicate their intent to terminate their lease if they don't correct the problem.If you have no such clause in your lease, you can find the owner of the property using tax records, then skip trace the owner and contact them to let them know of the situation.

Look for private sales in public records or on FSBO sale sites, and/or6.

Probate records are public.

She told me she owns the house but when I told her the county record it's under a LLC. 

I'd probably go back and listen to a year's worth of podcasts and see if you like his style and info.