That seems high but I don't have a lot to compare it to.Thank you in advance.

It’s my understanding that pro schools is now OnlineEd... but I will look into them and see if maybe they are comparable.

It’s a unique city and the comps they use typically are not comparable at all.

Compare & contrast what they offer for commission splits too. 

There really are not other rehabbed mills in the immediate area to accurately compare this building to (though many new developments with 100-500 units) recently.

Illinois/Chicago has high property taxes compared to many mid-sized cities/metro areas. 

The deferred maintenance and comparative fewer amenities also cause concern. 

Time spent listening and talking with people who understood both the risk AND reward put an ease to our spirits when doubts and fear came in.

This all is a very simplified answer, but might give you the basics.I would think you would want to market to lien free homes or homes with liens small enough compared to the market value.   

Self-directed IRA A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation: Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.