It's tough to let this deal go but I have to admit, it sounds like it'll be massive project.

That's tough but what do I know?

It has been very tough to find deals that work in the last year but I finally was able to find one of each.  

Chicagoland is getting very tough to find deals. networking is best.3)"Chicago Action Investors" is a good group.

This is tough one to answer because I don't know all of your personal situation. 

I'm taking it is a outside entranceFHA might be tough they usually only loan on single family housingmaybe a hud project- youll have to check it outyou may be better off getting the loan done as a duplex- hard, bridge or conventionaldepending on the exit strategy for the propertyenjoy

As strange as it may sound and as wonderful as it will ultimately be it may be a tough adjustment for her into early retirement after the routine of putting in 60 hr/week for years ... be prepared for that and support her through the transition, which I'm sure you will.

For holds in Cuyahoga County you will have to put 25% down or try to go the conventional route, but tough without W2.

My market around me seems tough, I am just north of Philadelphia.

I know it's tough because the market is so competitive, but that's the nature of the beast right now.