I've been a Project Manager in the Oil and Gas market for over a decade.

., I agree with John Kent on this for an Attorney, simply put,  the project your working on will consider more information than you would a Residential Home.

Over the last few months I have been reading real estate books whenever I can and spending my extra time working on spreadsheets and doing deal analysis.

you don't owe a mortgage, so there is no time clock ticking away for paying this back (plus interest). you also mentioned you have a full time job that sounds like it pays well. why not take a break, save the money you need, or pay as you go per project using your paycheck. if you haven't had to borrow money at all for this project, why start now?

I would contact a member of CRE - Counselors of Real Estate, and pay him his hourly rate for his analysis.  

But once you find a great contractor, you can use them indefinitely in their area of expertise for most all your projects going forward.  

I have a very good contact that we use for large projects throughout the NY region. 

Projects that go over budget more then 10%, are pushing the limits of failure.

I'd love to chat with you about helping you out with your rehabs / any other projects you've got going on.

Part of my still seeking affirmation about my "project", and part of me thinking: "Wow.