I would say, a basement is generally less desirable than above ground space but if you throw in a private bathroom it would be a bonus that might off-set the living in a hole issue. 

Here is what we do for our BRRRR projects:Buy distressed properties (cash with private lender)Rehab is 20-30K on average Rent it out at the top of the market Refinance (we created forced equity)Repeat the process Rehabbing at a better level provides higher quality tenants and higher rents.

@Ryan RushThere would be private lenders or hard money lenders; who can do a blanket loan; as a fixed DEBT funding; as a loan on the property.Some people go for EQUITY funding with private lenders. 

Private money.

Quicken does not sell notes to private investors.

In truth I bet the cash flow is better outside the city, because I spend far less on turning a unit than those in town do, I suspect.

Have you spoken with any private lenders about your property?

Private money loan How did you add value to the deal?

The payments for a partner/private lender over 3 years will be MUCH higher and decrease your flexibility if you find another property to invest in.As far as banks, shop around and make a new post on BP specifically asking for banks that do what you are looking for in your area (or Kansas City which is big and has lots of BP members).

The appraisal alone for a property of this size is going to run $4k+ if I had to bet.