I can't compel competence that does not exist.

Also, if you have anything in your existing escrow account, you will get that back within a few weeks of closing.

When analyzing a new build/“build to rent” property as a rental, what percentages/amounts are others using for:-Maintenance/Repairs-Vacancy-CapexI’d assume it’s less than than existing homes, but by half or is it safer to use the standard percentages?

The existing homes are too small and would require a large expansion, at which point it would just be better to build new. 

If existing houses are cheap relative to land and constructions costs, and supply is high, it may not be worth developing even if the agency says "do whatever you want".

Other options include partnering with someone with better credit, negotiating seller financing, or leveraging existing property as collateral.

We are looking at investment properties in Brooklyn, and found one we liked and want to add an additional floor (two stories as of now, would go to three), but the zoning is M1-2, which is commercial.  90% of surround...

*Short sales don't exist today. 2016?

Cancelling an existing full or partial reservation to book outside of Vrbo.

You'll find a ton of kind, supportive, and helpful people here.Are your existing 7 properties currently in Chicago?