I wouldn't shop around too long as that rate is sure to go up about 20-25 bps in the next month or 2.

I am just guessing here but I imagine that well over 90% of the investors that make their way to actually see their operation in person end up pulling the trigger.. again just a guess but as someone with 4 decades of expreince at this.. and owning more than a couple real estate brokerages you can tell a well put together shop..  

Tariffs are a factor, mainly on certain materials like steel, but not a huge factor overall   Without knowing many of the specifics, or finish out levels of your project, I would expect to be able to build something like this for around half of what you are being quoted.My guess is the reason for high quotes is that because the demand for construction is so high, and contractors are backed up with as much business as they can handle, they are throwing out very high prices.I would keep shopping, and if you have experience, consider GC’ing it yourself, and hiring the expertise in the places you need it.

Have you shopped around?

CE shop, which is online you can get it for $999, which is still pricey though.  

I’m looking to do my first wholesale deal and am shopping for agents.

This becomes a big issue when buyers just starting out don't understand the tax situation and shop online based on price.

I send my condolences to this man and his family and other investors please be aware and cautious https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7chicago.com/amp/2-charged-in-murder-of-rolling-meadows-man-after-body-found-in-englewood-sewer/4381891/

Is it within ealking distance to shops and bars and fun things to do?

Hello,  We have been doing apartments for like 15 years and recently started venturing in shopping strips.