Can anyone point me in the right direction? 

If only they'd direct their creative energies into something positive...

There are a lot of directions you could take this.

Looks like I will be on the hunt for a new agent, as the one I had been working with directed me to bcassesment when I had asked if he could help me with comparables...  

Although some appraisers work directly for mortgage lenders, most are independent.appreciationThe increase in the value of a property due to changes in market conditions, inflation, or other causes.assessed valueThe valuation placed on property by a public tax assessor for purposes of taxation.assessmentThe placing of a value on property for the purpose of taxation.assessorA public official who establishes the value of a property for taxation purposes.assetItems of value owned by an individual.

There is yet another wrinkle to that wrinkle under the 514 treasury regs -- if substantially all of a property's use is directly related to its exempt purpose, it is not considered debt financed.It's very possible a church could invest in rental properties to further its tax exempt purpose and not incur UBTI.Good convo to have with a lawyer and a tax CPA/EA.

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I can get a whole house rehabbed in my areas for an average of 10-15k material's and labor (on average each house varies).

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If you need help with this or have any other questions just send me a direct message and I would be happy to help.