They do seem possibly open to seller financing the difference of $172K.

Structurally, it’s different.

ABL, which is the basis for HML/fix and flip lending, will have different criteria and different focuses than multi-year loans based on cashflow and borrower credit score (long term mortgages).

Different phases of the journey I guess :)By starting with self-management, I definitely learned to appreciate what the PM was doing for me.

I didn't know there are different carriers with Steadily. 

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

@Jacqueline Wright  Every auction is different so the first items to check: do they allow financing if you win the auction? 

Plus, very important to understand the new layout and how the dig down will effect the existing stairs, plumbing, etc.Happy to connect and talk through your specific situation because @Bruce Woodruff mentioned every project is different and know one price fits all espeically with these complex jobs.Where at in Chicago is your building?

I will say the abatement if you do it right with a good contractor will be pricy since they have to abide by some different regulations on disposing of it. 

I joined the Alamo REIA and the REIA has different scheduled meetings throughout the month.