I really like Sean Terry's method, as it just gives you a quick, broad estimate to share with buyers and so that you can estimate it yourself to make sure the deal works.

I believe you just defined unlicensed brokers (I KNOW, I KNOW...that belongs on the unlicensed brokering forum!!)

If you don't have enough in the IRA to do the rehab, you could partner with your IRA, but the partnership equity breakdown needs to be defined from the beginning, and every expense needs to be split by the partners according to their % ownership.  

This is usually defined by the plan, and typically ranges from age 55 to 65; however, the actual retirement age may vary among plans.

Define your long term goals, put a plan together then assemble the right team to help you execute that plan.  

And how broad of a rehab estimation range do you want ideally?

However, there is a De Minimus Safe Harbor election that you might be able to use to expense the full amount rather than depreciateFor all other assets, there are pre-defined depreciable lives, but the methods are where you get some options.Here are some items to know:More than $150,000 in active (W-2, etc) income means that your losses in real estate are not deductible at all.More than $100,000 but less than $150,000 - your deductions are phased out, but you can still partially deduct up to $25,000 of passive losses IF you actively participate in them.  

Both scenarios are fairly meaningless now except for the theorized equity that should be present.The loan is defined as a step up loan.  

The code  in my area also defines a “hotel”, as a building containing greater than 5 rooms that are rented for short term stays.

We offer site marketing and management services s, but make it very clear there is no defined timeline.