Thanks,CaryObviously every investor will have different investment options, alternatives, and opportunity cost based on their unique situation, experience and abilities.  

My concern is that the building we will be appraising will only be a fraction of what we hope due to the unique market in Detroit. 

I guess this proves that commercial real estate is very unique.  

That'll also save you for a lot of work in the long run and be very unique and valuable to them.

@David Faulkner is our resident "cap rate grouch" for this thread... lolhe's like a kid that says "i'll come to the playground with my toys, but wont play with them".

Going to dollar store and buying a bunch of girl and boy related toys may seem small, but it can make a kids holiday and create an appreciative tenant. 

Everyone looks for homes they like on zillow and redfin, that's not unique or new.

@Devin Pickett I specialize in the somewhat unique niche of tax lien investing. 

It was a good way to get into a home early on (as opposed to trying to save up for a bigger down payment) - but now we are looking for ways to cut costs.I/my brother have been toying with the idea of selling our excess toys - two motorcycles - and hitting that 20% equity mark by also getting an updated appraisal (our home value has gone up by about 20K since purchase) - is there any certain way to go about this, certain lenders you would suggest to refinance with?

Unique fund that rescues TIC'S and DST's that have 10 year loans coming due from the bubble of 2007.