The goal is to try and do 2-3 of these projects/year. margins are too low. you need to work on finding land cheaper. look at 500 pieces of land and underwrite them and the exit. we did that for the last 8 months while we have broken ground on a few deals and we focus on where can I exit at the highest which tends to be urban core infill lots. we do this in Columbus Ohio and expanding to where I moved in miami soon. the margin you have is too low though for new construction. how many new builds do you have? 

So, now the family wants it done and is ready to move (was waiting on their property to sell). 

Depends on the market but if you are trying to market to vacationers or move upscale, then I think you need to offer a pool.

Our family is currently in another country and is moving to Los Angeles Ca in June~July.

Chicago real estate is moving quickly and it's honestly no surprise rents are too...with less inventory for sale that also means more people are forced to rent, which in my opinion would drive up the rent.  

By utilizing our financial resources, we ensured the project moved forward without delays, facilitating a quick and profitable sale for $145,000.

This approach ensured the project moved forward without financial delays, enabling us to quickly transform and sell the property, maximizing the return on investment.

My PM put in a 60 day to vacate notice and the HUD tenant never moved out.

I'd really appreciate feedback with regard to whether I should move forward with investing in real estate, or to let the desire go for the time being: I'm 34-years old, married, have 2-children under the age of two, own a home, and have a stable and good paying job.

I decided to discontinue zBuyer as at least in the current market conditions in my area 95% were bored seniors looking to get their home value( tried some long term nurture's however when it came time to sell the kids stepped in with a "family" agent) and the other 5% were move up seller/buyers that simply could not afford to move up.