Maybe a mortgage lender can chime in.

Are you willing to reject several potential tenants until you find the right fit (I doubt it given how you were always talking about how busy you were)? 

I believe it depends on the lenders funding source.  

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I do have a third goal, but too much will happen by the time my second goal materializes that my third goal will likely change drastically.Also, I tend to find myself wanting to ask market-specific questions to agents/lenders/investors/contractors/etc. a lot.

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In this case, would the IRS reject a prior return's use of a DIY if a full engineered study supports or exceeds the deductions that it reported?  

I don't work in Nashville area but $165 per sq ft seems quite low to me.In terms of financing, I would speak with a few construction lenders and also hard money lenders.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?