We're trying to figure out what values to put on our properties in this financial aid application.

You'll take a tax hit when you do that, but it's like pulling off the band-aid.

How far is your closest metropolitan area? 

I live in the Boston area and it seems as if the closest I can get is about 20-25mins outside of the city.

So i am Using the GI bill to pay for college, but I also got approved for $6,300 this year in financial aid (Pell Grant/Federal Supplement Grant).

This forum has many aids and ideas on how to manage while working a full time job... and in the end, it does not take that many hours.  

Summary:-The industry is saturated-Kool Aid claims are commonplace.  

I am presuming you are not taking a secured lien on real property (you should)...I would not do this deal unless you are prepared to reduce your 100k liquid to 5k and monthly payments of 833.33 a month for who knows how long.If I'm a company 60 days away from a 12 million dollar infusion, I don't put myself in the position of needing a 100,000 band-aid.  

Buildings that don’t offer “pawdicures” (yes, pet pedicures) or currently have a dog park could benefit by advertising the closest park to your building and providing trash bins/doggie bags along the way.

I'll find out where my closest is and check it out.