Don't expect to extract the greatest value obviously, bc there's a few extra hands helping you, but you also won't be completely on your own and they build in extra value/incentives that comes from being part of a group. 

We had to enter in holding costs, holding time (time value of the money), ARVs, rehab costs, a contingency reserve (a little extra to cover unforseen stuff), a reasonable profit margin, etc to get to a "Strike Price" as we call it.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

I believe that the extra burden from tariffs will probably dampen the positive effects of lower corporate taxes as a shot term trend, potentially leading to slower project initiations.

Their draw process consists of a draw sheet, a lien waiver, and then matching invoices. 

That said, with today's rates, every increment of extra mortgage is way costlier than it was four years ago during the sub-3%-rate Covid days. 

This is a physical asset, not paper, and it's providing consistent income.Albeit for your not understanding tax laws and depreciation, I'm wondering why there's a question as to what you should keep.You understand capital gains, but I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with depreciation and loan paydown.

Do you have any go-to value-adds that consistently bring the best return?

Seems like it is best to go with what is written in the will - split the estate and he gets 160k extra.

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