Looking for a house we could house hack, had an incredibly low interest rate on mortgage and house has increased in value about 42%, an estimated 180k in equity.

Any idea estimate on cost? 

The city wants to tear the property and surrounding properties down Zillow said it’s worth 38000The city offer me 13000.I could use some adviceHard to give advice with limited information, but as a general rule, the longer you wait and the further down the line their project is the more valuable your property will be to them.Zillow (and all automatic online) estimates are very unreliable, so don't base on that.

We estimate the project will take less than 3 months to complete.I’m exploring alternative short-term financing solutions and would appreciate any advice or recommendations on options that might work well for this type of project.Thank you in advance for your insights and assistance!

See if they will give you an estimate of the assessment for the property.

For example "Just get 3 estimates from general contractors.." is a lot easier written than done!!

At the current cost to build estimate $150/sqft, It appears a 1500-1700 sqft new construction will need to sale for around 399,9k to make a decent profit.

For example, for my out of state clients, I make sure to consult with them on their deal analysis and #s, I educate them on the good/bad neighborhoods, I help them develop a scope of work and estimate renovations, I set them up with my PM/GC/lenders/etc.

What do you estimate the ARV?

Basis - $323K Debt $66K Liquidation Cost estimate 10% if he sells through broker - $66K.