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When I was offered transfer from GA it was to DC area, Northern VA is so expensive compared to GA that we turned down transfer, company came back and said we could live in Richmond area.

The tenant mistakes and contractor mistakes are nothing compared to not being 2 years closer to my goals.

You can have the bank compare the increased closing costs va the increased interest paid based upon how long you are planning on holding the loan. 

looking for advise on investing in the Ironbound section of Newark, I have read a couple of threads on hear that talk about ironbound as great neighborhood but it's too expensive to invest in.....however looking at the median rents compared to the pricing of the homes and it seems very reasonable especially on 3 or 4 family properties ... would love to hear others opinion on this...

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A developed piece of ground or one that is partially developed would be a lot more difficult to sell and would likely be sold at a large loss in terms of what the bank has funded into the project compared to what is netted out of a distressed sale. 

It would take a lender to compare the two for you. 

Even if they accept it, you run the risk of starting off with a bad relationship that will bite you later.Get rid of them and start fresh with new renters.No offense to the BP podcast guest, but building a binder with comparable rentals and then asking your tenants what they're willing to pay is a complete waste of time.

@Erik BarajasGet a few quotes and compare them.