Maybe you should find others in a similar boat, and partner up to get a bigger pot of money.

So, if your buyer doesn’t have cash enough, maybe he does have something else to add to the pot.

While there can be a pot of gold, just remember, rates are starting to climb, the new Chicago Real Estate taxes will hit any property over 250k, so a few buyers may no longer qualify for that level of purchase. 

My bench mark is $500 per SFH per month. 

Jetted tubs are not mandatory, but deep soaker tubs are.kitchens with islandsLittle extras like a pot filler above the cook top, 2 dishwashers, double convection ovens, appliance garages on the counter tops, "wired" homes to plug in MP3 players in roomswalk-in pantryspacious laundry room with a sink and room to hang/foldYou can put carpet in the bedrooms.  

Get a crock pot. stop going out. set a weekly budget for all non essential expenses of $20. 

Don't worry about using most or all of it - see it as a "pot of gold" you can dip into and use for all kinds of things when executing on your strategic plan.You state that you are an agent yourself.

@Patrick Bavaro  Give him notice to cure and tell him he's in violation of his lease with the pot. 

I can even sweeten the pot and up it to 14-17% if given a lengthier term.

I live in a nicer home, higher LTV, lower rate, etc and still have a F&C home if everything goes to pot. 4.